Author Question: Which of the following is an accurate statement about amphetamines and/or amphetamine use disorders? ... (Read 27 times)

serike · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

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