Patients who receive opioid substances on a long-term basis:
A) are less likely to develop cross-tolerance than a non-opioid user.
B) often need higher doses of an opioid medication for pain relief.
C) are less likely to experience severe nervous system depression.
D) typically respond to lower doses of an opioid medication.
Answer: B) often need higher doses of an opioid medication for pain relief.
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