When Explaining the Effects of Abused Substances to a Group

question 6

Multiple Choice

When explaining the effects of abused substances to a group of young adults,what should the nurse tell them about changes in the brain that are caused by prolonged use of these substances?

• A) Causes increased sensitivity to environmental stimuli
• B) Requires the continual use of the substances to feel normal
• C) Promotes the hyperrelease and activity of neurotransmitters
• D) Leads to destruction of brain cells in the cerebral cortex

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