When Russell Is Stressed, He Takes Cocaine Because It Slows

question 36

Multiple Choice

When Russell is stressed, he takes cocaine because it slows his heart rate and makes him sleepy and hungry. He snorts the drug and is able to stop using it after a couple of uses. When the cocaine effects wear off, he feels depressed. What portion of Russell's substance use is likely ?

• A) It is likely that cocaine slows his heart rate.
• B) It is likely that he will feel depressed after the cocaine effects wear off.
• C) It is likely that he will become able to stop using after a couple of uses.
• D) It is likely that cocaine makes him sleepy and hungry.

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