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Use of marijuana may precipitate schizophrenia in young people who use it by amplifying neurotransmitter activity in the

A) endorphin circuits.
B) norepinephrine circuits.
C) serotonin circuits.
D) dopamine circuits.

Dopamine Circuits

Neural pathways in the brain that use dopamine as a neurotransmitter, significantly involved in reward, motivation, and pleasure.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances in the nervous system that transmit signals between neurons or from neurons to muscles.

Marijuana

A psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant used for medical or recreational purposes, known for its sedative and euphoric effects.

  • Understand the influence of substance use on the onset and exacerbation of psychological disorders.
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Alfred AlcantaraDec 28, 2024
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