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serike

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Which of the following is an accurate statement about amphetamines and/or amphetamine use disorders?
 
  a. Amphetamines cause a period of depression and fatigue (called crashing), which is followed by feelings of elation and euphoria.
  b. Amphetamines cause an increase in appetite and a decrease in fatigue.
 c. Amphetamines decrease the availability of dopamine and norepinephrine in the nervous system.
 d. Amphetamine overdose can cause hallucinations, panic, agitation, and paranoid delusions.

Question 2

According to the text, the overdose of which of the following drugs is a common means of suicide?
 
  a. Benzodiazepines
  b. Barbiturates
 c. Stimulants
 d. Hallucinogens


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bdobbins

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

d

Answer to Question 2

b


serike

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

amit

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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