All of the following statements about psychoactive drugs are TRUE EXCEPT which one?
A) Psychoactive drugs typically bind to the medulla oblongata.
B) Psychoactive drugs are able to cross the blood-brain barrier.
C) Psychoactive drugs directly affect neurotransmitters.
D) Psychoactive drugs change the normal patterns of brain electrical activity.
E) Many psychoactive drugs lead to dependence, tolerance, and addiction.

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Psychoactive drugs do not typically bind specifically to the medulla oblongata; instead, they affect various parts of the brain by interacting with neurotransmitter systems.

All of the Following Statements About Psychoactive Drugs Are TRUE