Asked by Haley Sides on Feb 18, 2024
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Which of the following observations is true of cocaine?
A) Its effects wear off quickly.
B) It is one of the few substances immune to the development of tolerance.
C) It has been tried at least once by 80 percent of high school graduates in the United States.
D) Its use has increased drastically since the mid-1980s.
Cocaine
Central nervous system stimulant that causes a rush of positive feelings initially but that can lead to impulsiveness, agitation, and anxiety and can cause withdrawal symptoms of exhaustion and depression.
- The duration of the effects of cocaine.
- The development of tolerance to cocaine.
- The prevalence of cocaine use among high school graduates in the United States.
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Oksana BaranchukFeb 18, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Cocaine's effects wear off quickly, usually within 20-30 minutes, which can lead to repeated use and bingeing in order to maintain the desired effects.
Learning Objectives
- The duration of the effects of cocaine.
- The development of tolerance to cocaine.
- The prevalence of cocaine use among high school graduates in the United States.