Which of the following is an accurate statement about amphetamines and/or amphetamine use disorders?
A)Amphetamines cause a period of depression and fatigue (called "crashing"), which is followed by feelings of elation and euphoria.
B)Amphetamines cause an increase in appetite and a decrease in fatigue.
C)Amphetamines decrease the availability of dopamine and norepinephrine in the nervous system.
D)Amphetamine overdose can cause hallucinations, panic, agitation, and paranoid delusions.

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Amphetamine overdose can cause a range of symptoms, including hallucinations, panic, agitation, and paranoid delusions. Option A is incorrect as amphetamines cause feelings of elation and euphoria, not depression and fatigue. Option B is incorrect as amphetamines suppress appetite and increase alertness/focus, rather than causing an increase in appetite and decrease in fatigue. Option C is incorrect as amphetamines increase the availability of dopamine and norepinephrine in the nervous system.

Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement About Amphetamines