Psychoactive drugs are

a. those that are physiologically addicting.
b. substances capable of altering attention, perception, self-control, time sense, and emotions.
c. a class of dangerous prescription drugs that have potentially harmful physiological side effects.
d. those which cause withdrawal symptoms and tolerance.


B

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