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While teaching the parents of an adolescent who has been using marijuana, the nurse explains that the euphoria resulting from the use of abused psychoactive substances is believed to be caused by which mechanism?

A.Stimulation of the dopamine pathways in the pleasure areas of the brainB.Suppression of serotonin reuptake in the limbic systemC.Blockade of acetylcholine receptors in the cerebral cortexD.Increased GABA inhibition of the reticular activating system

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While teaching the parents of an adolescent who has been using marijuana, the nurse explains that the euphoria resulting from the use of abused psychoactive substances is believed to be caused by which mechanism?

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