Opiate-Based Drugs That Depress the Central Nervous System Are Called

question 57

Multiple Choice

Opiate-based drugs that depress the central nervous system are called:

• A) psychotropics.
• B) narcotics.
• C) hallucinogens.
• D) endogenous endorphins.

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Definitions:

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