Which Is Characteristic of Psychoactive Drugs

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which is characteristic of psychoactive drugs?

• A) They increase the rate of physiological functions.
• B) They alter a person's state of mind or consciousness.
• C) They affect only the brain and nerve cells.
• D) They affect the liver and kidneys.

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