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Poly-Substance Abuse and Cross-Tolerance
You have learned a great deal about the properties, physiological and psychological effects, and processes of addiction for various substances of abuse. In this Discussion, you will draw on that information to analyze the risks and implications of poly-substance abuse as well as how cross-tolerance to substances may develop.
To prepare for this Discussion:
• Review this week's Learning Resources, focusing on the information about poly-substance abuse and cross-tolerance.
• Reflect on the complexity and associated risks and implications of poly-substance abuse.
• Consider how cross-tolerance to various substances may develop.
With these thoughts in mind:
Post by Day 4 an analysis of the risks and implications of poly-substance abuse. Then, explain the process of how substance abusers may become cross-tolerant when using and/or abusing two different substances.
Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.
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Poly-substance use or abuse is defined as the consumption of more than one drug, usually over a
period of at least 12 months, simultaneously or at different times for either therapeutic or
reception purposes. Based on the substance abuse context, poly-substance abuse can be
understood as the use of multiple illicit drugs, or the prescription medications used for
nonmedical purposes. In most of the cases, people have been using poly-substance abuse with
the aim of enhancing th...
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