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jCorn1234

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What term is used to describe the situation in which an individual continues to use a drug to avoid the consequences of withdrawal?
 
  a) Physical dependenc
  b) Psychological dependence
  c) Behavioral tolerance
  d) Chronic toxicity

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Contrast the effects of benzodiazepines and buspirone. What effects are produced by each, and how are these effects produced in the brain? What risks for cross-tolerance with alcohol and other depressants exist for each?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

Many who abuse this drug are between 11 and 13 years old.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thank you!


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