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Why might an addiction to a drug become more expensive as the body develops a tolerance to the drug?

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As the body develops a tolerance to a drug, the user may need to take larger and more frequent doses in order to achieve the desired effects. This increased drug use can lead to higher costs for the user. Additionally, as the body becomes accustomed to the presence of the drug, it may start to require more of the drug in order to maintain the same level of intoxication. This can also lead to higher costs for the user.
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The amount of the drug needed to achieve its desired effects will increase as the body develops a tolerance to the drug. It takes more of the drug to work, therefore it is more expensive.
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