A Particular Heroin Dose Might Have a Greater Effect on the Abuser

question 213

Multiple Choice

A particular heroin dose might have a greater effect on the abuser if __________.

• A) the heroin has been "cut" with another substance
• B) the environment in which the heroin is taken is unfamiliar to the abuser
• C) the drug dealer is a friend of the abuser
• D) 12 hours have passed since the previous dose

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Definitions:

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Neurodevelopmental Hypothesis

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Early Childhood

A crucial developmental phase typically referring to the period from birth up to the age of 8 years, focusing on physical, cognitive, and emotional growth.

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