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notis

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All of the following are mechanisms of action that drugs have on the brain except:
 
  A. Increases the release of neurotransmitters.
   B. Mimicry.
   C. Double as a receptor site.
   D. Block the reuptake process.

Question 2

Psychological dependence on alcohol or another drug indicates that:
 
  (a) a person needs the substance to think, feel, and function normally (b) a person demonstrates tolerance and withdrawal (c) the tissues of the body require the drug (d) when alcohol or other drug use is discontinued, the person demonstrates mental disorders


juliaf

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Reply #1 on: Jul 31, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

(a)


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