A Friend of Yours Is a Heavy Amphetamine User

question 203

Multiple Choice

A friend of yours is a heavy amphetamine user. Last week he stopped taking the drug and "crashed". Why did this happen?

• A) crystal meth is an SSRI
• B) withdrawal set in and reversed the effect of the stimulant
• C) meth increases the activity of GABA
• D) amphetamines block reuptake of dopamine
• E) norepinephrine and dopamine supplies have been depleted

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