Withdrawal from Amphetamines Takes Approximately __________

question 71

Multiple Choice

Withdrawal from amphetamines takes approximately __________.

• A)two to six hours
• B)three to six hours
• C)one to two months
• D)six to eighteen weeks

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Definitions:

Action Potentials

Rapid, temporary changes in the electrical charge of a cell membrane, which are essential for nerve impulse transmissions.

Opiate Drugs

Substances derived from opium or synthetically made to mimic its effects, typically used to relieve pain but also known for their potential for addiction and abuse.

Receptor Sites

Specific locations on cell membranes or within cells where hormones, neurotransmitters, drugs, or other molecules bind to elicit a biological response.

Endorphins

“Morphine within”—natural, opiatelike neurotransmitters linked to pain control and to pleasure.