Why are cocaine and amphetamines called stimulant drugs?
a. They activate the sympathetic nervous system.
b. They activate the parasympathetic nervous system.
c. They reduce the level of GABA available in the brain.
d. They increase the level of GABA available in the brain.
Answer: a.
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