What are the long-term consequences associated with the use of cocaine?
A) A decrease in dopamine production.
B) A decrease in the natural production of endorphins.
C) The release of excess dopamine.
D) Hallucinations, anxiety, depression, body image distortion and other psychotic symptoms.
E) All of these are consequences associated with the use of cocaine.

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A decrease in dopamine production is associated with the continued use of cocaine. Heroin binds to the receptors meant for the endorphins causing the body to decrease the natural production of endorphins. The release of excess dopamine production is associated with the use of nicotine. Hallucinations, anxiety, depression, body image distortion, and other psychotic symptoms are associated with marijuana use.

What Are the Long-Term Consequences Associated with the Use of Cocaine