The Stimulation-Depression Scale Is Less Relevant for Psychoactive Drugs Whose

question 469

Multiple Choice

The stimulation-depression scale is less relevant for psychoactive drugs whose principal characteristic is their mind-altering quality. These drugs are classified as

• A)amphetamines.
• B)uppers.
• C)downers.
• D)hallucinogens.

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