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RRMR

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Potentation refers to
 
  a. the interaction that takes place when two drugs are mixed together to produce greater effects on the body.
  b. the occurrence by which larger doses of a drug are required over time to produce the same physical or psychological effect originally achieved by a smaller dose.
  c. a variety of physical and psychological symptoms that habitual drug users experience when they discontinue drug use.
  d. a reciprocal relationship between an addict and one or more nonaddicts who unwittingly aid and abet the addict's drug use and resulting behavior.

Question 2

The most widely abused narcotic is
 
  a. morphine.
  b. heroin.
  c. nicotine.
  d. codeine.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a. the interaction that takes place when two drugs are mixed together to produce greater effects on the body.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b. heroin.


RRMR

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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