Which of the following best describes one of the causes of decreased ability to experience pleasure after long time substance use?
a. lower amounts of dopamine are produced causing feelings of depression
b. dopamine receptors become damaged from continued substance use
c. changes in the chemical makeup of dopamine alter its effects from pleasure to depression
d. higher amounts of dopamine are produced causing a constant euphoria to which the user becomes accustomed
Answer: a. lower amounts of dopamine are produced causing feelings of depression
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a. demonstrate basic listening skills
b. change their religious beliefs
c. learn to counsel LGBTQIQ clients effectively
d. complete the required number of direct contact hours working with clients during practicum
e. refer clients whose diagnoses were so severe that they lacked competence to counsel these clients
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false