Which correctly describes all psychoactive drugs?

A. Drugs that slow down activity in the central nervous system
B. Drugs that speed up activity in the central nervous system
C. Drugs that are capable of influencing thinking, perception, and memory
D. Drugs derived from the poppy plant to relieve pain and produce euphoria


Answer: C

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