Tolerance occurs when a person's tissue cells adjust to the presence of a drug, requiring increasing amounts of the substance to achieve the same effect. Tolerance differs from addiction or dependence, as it primarily reflects the body's physiological adaptation rather than psychological or physical craving.
ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP®) References:
Behavioral and Substance Abuse Risk Management: CPP materials address the importance of understanding substance-related terms when designing workplace security and safety programs.
Personnel Security and Risk: Chapter 5 highlights issues related to substance abuse and their implications for workplace risk management.
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