1. Drug Abuse and Schizophrenia
... extra dopamine is the cause of the high which cocaine users seek. After having used cocaine, however, users feel the opposite effects of its high; they feel depressed and extremely lethargic. The interaction between dopamine and the sensory perception functions of the brain can also cause cocaine users to experience hallucinations and paranoia, which are common symptoms of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is ... ...
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- Approx Pages: 3
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate