Term ID: T5325

Tolerance

/tolerance/
Reduced response to a substance requiring increasingly larger amounts to achieve the same effect.
Example: Individuals needing higher doses of alcohol or medication over time to experience the same physiological effects.

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Reference: American Psychiatric Association (2013)