• Over time, chronic substance use can cause changes in the brain that result in tolerance to that substance.1-3
• Because the original dose of the substance does not produce the same effect on the body, progressively greater doses are required for the same effect.1
• Negative affect after use grows because of tolerance-related brain changes – similar changes can be seen with gambling addiction.1,4
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