Question

Dhruv has been consuming alcohol for many years. Recently he has joined an alcohol rehabilitation center. During his group therapy session, Dhruv shared that the amount of alcohol he could drink to feel 'high' has increased. Identify the reason for this change:

• A. Withdrawal
• B. Tolerance
• C. Poor quality of alcohol
• D. Fixation

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

In psychology and substance use research, when an individual such as Dhruv reports needing to consume more alcohol to achieve the same euphoric effect, this phenomenon is known as Tolerance. Tolerance develops when the body adapts to a substance through extended use, requiring a higher dosage to produce the original effects. This physiological adaptation is characteristic of continued substance use and signifies a decreasing bodily response to the substance over time.

Evaluating the provided options:

• Withdrawal: Symptoms experienced upon reducing or ceasing substance intake, which is not relevant here.
• Poor quality of alcohol: While impacting experience, it's not a consistent cause for increased consumption to achieve a 'high'.
• Fixation: A psychological term related to obsessive interest or attachment, not directly linked to substance tolerance.
• Tolerance: Accurately describes Dhruv's situation, as his increased alcohol consumption to attain the same effect indicates the development of tolerance.

Therefore, the phenomenon Dhruv is experiencing is best described as tolerance.