Which psychoactive drug triggers the release of norepinephrine and epinephrine,

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Which psychoactive drug triggers the release of norepinephrine and epinephrine, which temporarily boosts alertness and diminishes appetite but leads to withdrawal symptoms when the drugs effect wears off? A. Alcohol B. Nicotine C. Cocaine D. Methamphetamine Which psychoactive drug triggers the release of norepinephrine and epinephrine, which temporarily boosts alertness and diminishes appetite but leads to withdrawal symptoms when the drugs effect wears off? A. Alcohol B. Nicotine C. Cocaine D. Methamphetamine A. Alcohol B. Nicotine C. Cocaine D. Methamphetamine

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The psychoactive drug that triggers the release of norepinephrine and epinephrine, which temporarily boosts alertness and diminishes appetite but leads to withdrawal symptoms when the effect of the drug wears off;

D. Methamphetamine (As it triggers the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine by the adrenal glands)

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