When one drug can substitute for the physiological effects produced by a second drug that has been discontinued,this phenomenon is known as __________.

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Cross-dependence refers to the ability of one drug to replace the effects of another drug that has been discontinued. This is often seen in cases of drug addiction or dependence, where one drug can substitute for another drug to alleviate withdrawal symptoms. Cross-reference and cross-induction are not recognized terms in pharmacology, while cross-tolerance refers to the phenomenon where tolerance to one drug can also lead to tolerance to another drug with a similar mechanism of action.

When One Drug Can Substitute for the Physiological Effects Produced