Effects of Drug Abuse — Prelims Questions

A 25-year-old male presents with severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. He also exhibits dilated pupils, piloerection (goosebumps), and intense muscle cramps. He admits to recently stopping a substance he had been using daily for several months. Which of the following substances is most likely associated with these withdrawal symptoms?

Which of the following is a long-term effect of chronic alcohol abuse on the liver?

Which of the following drugs primarily causes its euphoric and stimulating effects by blocking the reuptake of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin in the brain?

Which of the following is a common psychological effect of chronic cannabis (marijuana) abuse, particularly in adolescents?

Which of the following statements about the effects of drug abuse is INCORRECT?

A student reports feeling extremely alert, energetic, and euphoric after taking a substance, but later experiences a severe 'crash' characterized by intense fatigue, depression, and anhedonia. Which class of drugs is most likely responsible for these effects?