Why do human bodies build up tolerance to alcohol/drugs but not daily medications like antidepressants/cardiac/etc meds?
I can't speak for the other meds, but you absolutely can build up a tolerance to antidepressants and painkillers and the like
The Short Answer
I can't speak for the other meds, but you absolutely can build up a tolerance to antidepressants and painkillers and the like
Analysis
Key Concepts: Can't, speak, meds
This explanation focuses on can't, speak, meds and spans 22 words across 1 sentences. At 69% below the average Nature explanation (71 words), the answer takes a direct, no-frills approach — sometimes the simplest explanation is the most effective.
What This Answer Covers
This is a focused, single-point answer that gets directly to the core of the question without detours.
How This Compares in Nature
Ranked #454 of 500 Nature questions by answer depth (top 92%). This is a brief primer — the answer is intentionally short. For questions with a single core mechanism, brevity can actually be a strength.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a simple explanation for why human bodies build up tolerance to alcohol/drugs but not daily medications like antidepressants/cardiac/etc meds?
I can't speak for the other meds, but you absolutely can build up a tolerance to antidepressants and painkillers and the like
How detailed is this explanation compared to similar Nature questions?
This is a brief answer at 22 words, ranked #454 of 500 Nature questions by depth. The key concepts covered are can't, speak, meds.
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