Potentation refers to

a. the interaction that takes place when two drugs are mixed together to produce greater effects on the body.
b. the occurrence by which larger doses of a drug are required over time to produce the same physical or psychological effect originally achieved by a smaller dose.
c. a variety of physical and psychological symptoms that habitual drug users experience when they discontinue drug use.
d. a reciprocal relationship between an addict and one or more nonaddicts who unwittingly aid and abet the addict's drug use and resulting behavior.


Answer: a. the interaction that takes place when two drugs are mixed together to produce greater effects on the body.

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