The high abuse potential of cocaine and the tendency for occasional users to quickly turn into psychoactive substance dependents is probably accounted for by its
A. social acceptability among people of high income and education
b. social acceptability among people of high income and education
c. multiple possible methods of administration
d. short duration of action, rapid onset of tolerance to euphoric effects and intense euphoria
Answer: d. short duration of action, rapid onset of tolerance to euphoric effects and intense euphoria
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What disorder of the thorax or lung best describes her symptoms?
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