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genevieve1028

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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



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Answer to Question 1

(Answer: b)

Answer to Question 2

(Answer: a)



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