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While out dancing, Leslie met some new friends. Over the past few weeks she has partaken in cocaine toward the end of the afterhours party. The first time she experienced the drug (two weeks ago) , she felt the strong rush after snorting one line; now Leslie needs to snort three lines to feel the same effect. This illustrates

A) overdose.
B) tolerance.
C) physical dependence.
D) psychological dependence.

Cocaine

A powerful and addictive stimulant drug derived from coca plant leaves, which is illegal in many countries.

Tolerance

The capacity to endure or accept the beliefs, actions, or existence of something without adverse reaction.

Physical Dependence

A condition arising from chronic use of a substance, characterized by the body's physiological adaptation and the occurrence of withdrawal symptoms upon cessation.

  • Understand the importance of dosage and tolerance in the consumption of drugs.
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