Long-Term Drug Use Can Result in

question 45

Multiple Choice

Long-term drug use can result in

• A) elevated dopamine production in the VTA.
• B) greater activation of the prefrontal cortex.
• C) structural abnormalities of the prefrontal cortex.
• D) superior gambling performance.
• E) longer life span and better mental adjustment.

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