A Substance Abuser Has a Low Inherited Predisposition for Addictive

question 3

Multiple Choice

A substance abuser has a low inherited predisposition for addictive behaviors,and the first incidence of drug abuse was short-term.Which of the following will happen if another incidence of drug abuse occurs?

• A) The level of addiction will be reached more quickly if there is a relapse.
• B) The sensitivity of the brain chemistry will return to normal,so it will take the same amount of time to reach addiction.
• C) The predisposition for addictive behaviors increases.
• D) Both A and C will happen.
• E) Both B and C will happen.

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