________ Stimulates Neurotransmitters (Especially Dopamine) That Have a Calming or Pain-Reducing

question 52

Multiple Choice

________ stimulates neurotransmitters (especially dopamine) that have a calming or pain-reducing effect.

• A) A barbiturate
• B) Amphetamine
• C) Leptin
• D) Nicotine

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Definitions:

Pain Medication

Drugs or substances used to alleviate discomfort and pain, ranging from over-the-counter analgesics to prescription opioids.

Stage of Change

A component of the Transtheoretical Model that describes an individual's readiness to act on a new healthier behavior, with stages ranging from precontemplation to maintenance.

Drug Rehabilitation

The process of medical or psychotherapeutic treatment for dependency on psychoactive substances.

Detox

The process of removing toxic substances from the body, often used in the context of alcohol, drugs, or poison removal.