Like methamphetamine,_____ increases the concentration of dopamine in the synapse.
A) cocaine
B) alcohol
C) MDMA
D) heroin

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Cocaine, like methamphetamine, is a stimulant drug that increases the concentration of dopamine in the synapse. Both drugs bind to dopamine transporters, which normally remove dopamine from the synapse and recycle it back into the neuron. By blocking these transporters, cocaine and methamphetamine cause excessive amounts of dopamine to accumulate in the synapse, leading to increased activation of dopamine receptors and feelings of euphoria and increased energy.

Like Methamphetamine,_____ Increases the Concentration of Dopamine in the Synapse