A patient has been taking a prescribed medication for several months to manage chronic pain after a major surgery. They follow their doctor's instructions precisely. The patient reports that the original dose is no longer as effective (tolerance) and that they experience flu-like symptoms and anxiety if they miss a dose (withdrawal). Based only on this information, which of the following is the most accurate assessment?
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A patient has been taking a prescribed medication for several months to manage chronic pain after a major surgery. They follow their doctor's instructions precisely. The patient reports that the original dose is no longer as effective (tolerance) and that they experience flu-like symptoms and anxiety if they miss a dose (withdrawal). Based only on this information, which of the following is the most accurate assessment?