The release of stored serotonin and the eventual damage of serotonin-producing neurons is most closely associated with the long-term use of

A) alcohol.
B) Ecstasy.
C) morphine.
D) barbiturates.

Stored Serotonin

Serotonin that is accumulated and kept within the synaptic vesicles of neuron cells in the central nervous system, playing a crucial role in mood regulation.

Serotonin-Producing Neurons

Neurons responsible for the production and release of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in regulating mood, appetite, sleep, and cognitive functions.

Ecstasy

An overwhelming feeling of intense happiness, joy, or delight.