Author Question: The use of cocaine by members of the general public in Europe was initially in the form of A. ... (Read 98 times)

Alygatorr01285 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

The use of cocaine by members of the general public in Europe was initially in the form of

A. coca powder.
B. pills.
C. drinks, such as coca wine.
D. cigarettes.

Question 2

Describe three mechanisms that might explain why an alcohol-dependent individual might have to take more of the drug to experience the same effects.

What will be an ideal response?

dantucker · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

The three mechanisms are 1) drug disposition tolerance - use of a drug that increases a drug's rate of metabolism or excretion, therefore requiring a greater dose to obtain the same result; 2) behavioral tolerance - individuals learn to adapt to the altered state and compensate for the impairment; and 3) pharmacodynamic tolerance - sensitivity of neurons to a drug changes in an attempt by the brain to maintain its level of functioning within normal limits.