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Two hypothetical models of opioid tolerance. In the Progressive Model tolerance continues to increase over the full duration of the drug administration. In the Steady-state Model, tolerance increases, but reaches a steady state that can be maintained over long periods of time. Adapted from Pasternak (2007).
