Decriminalization or Legalization of Controlled Substances Is Very Likely in the near Future

question 49

True/False

Decriminalization or legalization of controlled substances is very likely in the near future.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the nervous system.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter that is especially important in mediating the reward associated with taking psychoactive drugs.

Brain Function

The activities and processes that occur in the brain, enabling thought, behavior, movement, and emotion.

Illegal Drug

Any substance that is prohibited by law from being manufactured, possessed, or used due to its potential for abuse or addiction.