Psychoactive Drugs

Question

Psychoactive drugs
A)can be taken to relieve altered states of consciousness.
B)can be taken to experience altered states of consciousness.
C)may stimulate neuronal activity in the "reward" areas of the brain.
D)All of the choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

Psychoactive drugs can be taken for a variety of reasons, including to relieve altered states of consciousness (such as anxiety or depression) or to experience altered states of consciousness (such as those induced by hallucinogens). Additionally, many psychoactive drugs stimulate neuronal activity in the "reward" areas of the brain, which can lead to addiction or dependency. Therefore, all of the choices are correct.