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Name the worlds hardest-riddle ever.

I HAVE CITIES ,BUT NO HOUSES I HAVE WATER ,BUT NO FISH I HAVE MOUNTAIN , BUT NO TREES WHAT AM I

What happens when a substance gets into a neuron

The substance tricks the neuron into releasing a flood of dopamine back in the synaptic cleft The substance tricks the neuron into releasing a flood of dopamine back in the synaptic cleft

What is the most widely abused narcotic

The most widely abused narcotic are prescription pain killers. OxyContin is the most commonly abused prescription drug. Sedatives are a close second.

What is the most common cause of an ischemic stroke

the buildup of a fatty substance called plaque

How will medical personnel assess an injury in which a piece of metal appears to be protruding from the side of the victim's head

all of the answers are correct

What was one of the first biological problems found when scientists began to study the effects of alcoholism on the brain

the brain is actually smaller and lighter due to shrinkage.

Why does the definition for moderate drinking for men and women differ

all answers are correct

How much does the American consumer spend a year on prescription drugs

approximately $100 billion a year

Which of these is an effect of depressant use

all

What is a difference between the symptoms of traumatic brain injury for adults and children

Children are often not able to describe or report what is wrong.

What about major depression is correct

electroshock

What statements about the history of drugs is false

Benjamin Rush the father of psychiatry called for the ban on heroin

Which is the best description of AIDS dementia

AIDS dementia is a disease that destorys the white matter of the brain

Which of these scenarios best portrays tolerance alcohol

when homer first started drinking beer he could only handle two drinks. now a six pack of beer just loosens him up a bit

Which one of these statements is not correct regarding the effects of consumption of alcohol

very few die from cirrhosis as it is generally a nonfatal disease.

Is there a cure for spastic cerebral palsy

There are no known cures for child Spastic Cerebral Palsy. The lifespan of children who have Cerebral Palsy is very short. It is best to find out early about Cerebral Palsy, those children have the best chance of living a normal life.

What illegal stimulant is also known as crank

Methamphetamine is known as "crank".

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