Which of the Following Statements About the Effects of Drugs

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the effects of drugs on the brain is FALSE?

• A) Eventually, a drug addict is not able to experience pleasure from anything-not even the drug being abused.
• B) Addictive drugs activate the pleasure and reward circuit.
• C) The parts of the brain involved in rational thought are not affected.
• D) Drugs that bind to endorphin receptors reduce pain.

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