When an Adolescent Regularly Uses Pleasure-Enhancing Drugs

question 75

Multiple Choice

When an adolescent regularly uses pleasure-enhancing drugs

• A)the brain immediately produces more dopamine.
• B)the brain produces less dopamine at the time,but returns to normal production each time the drug wears off.
• C)the brain permanently resets its production of dopamine to a lower level.
• D)there is no effect on dopamine production.

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