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genevieve1028

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on: Jul 2, 2018

Which category of drugs has a wide-ranging effect on the central nervous system, helping people to relax and, at higher doses, cause drowsiness and sleep?

a. analgesics
b. sedatives
c. antipsychotics
d. hallucinogens

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an opiate?

a. nicotine
b. morphine
c. codeine
d. heroin

31809pancho

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

(Answer: b)

Answer to Question 2

(Answer: a)

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genevieve1028

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Reply #2 on: Jul 2, 2018

Correct answers!

31809pancho

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Reply #3 on: Jul 2, 2018

Great! Please up vote

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