The patient chart reveals several past behaviors associated with substance use. Using your knowledge of tolerance, what assessment would occur for a person who develops tolerance to achieve the desired euphoric effect?
A) Physical and psychological symptoms that appear when a substance is used in maintenance doses.
B) Physical and psychological symptoms that appear when a substance is no longer used.
C) Individual needs higher doses or alcohol of illicit substances.
D) Individual shows dependence on and abuse of substances.
C
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