AP PSYCHOLOGY

STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
(Adverse Effects) Depressed physiology, agonizing withdrawal
A
heroin
B
caffeine
C
methaphetamine
D
cocaine
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Depression can raise the risk of substance abuse, as chemical intoxicants can be a way to self-medicate by numbing feelings of despair. This chemical intoxication can make depressive episodes more severe, thereby exacerbating self-destructive behavior and pessimistic thoughts.

Detailed explanation-2: -A term used to describe the physical and mental symptoms that a person has when they suddenly stop or cut back the use of an addictive substance, such as opiates and opioids, nicotine products, or alcohol.

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