He has developed a tolerance for alcohol and cross-tolerance for similar drugs.

Which of the drugs below would Tranh show tolerance for even though he has never used anything other than alcohol?

a) Benzodiazepine

b) Amphetamines

c) Cocaine

d) Oxycontin

A. Benzodiazepine

Explanation:

. Cross-tolerance is a situation in which the tolerance to the effects of a certain drug gives tolerance to another drug.

It usually occurs between drugs with similar functions or effects

In other words, it works on the same cell receptor or affects the transmission of certain neurotransmitters.

Alcohol drink is said to contain ethanol, a psychoactive substance, which is the main ingredient in the production of alcohol through fermentation process of grain fruits or other source of sugar.

As a psychoactive substance, it is grouped under Anxiolytics and Sedatives, in which both ethanol and benzodiazepines are sub classified under.

Other psychoactive substance under Anxiolytics and sedatives includes : Z-drugs, barbiturates and phenibut.

Hence, Tranh will show tolerance to benzodiazepine.