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Long-term use of Ecstasy cana. depress sympathetic nervous system activity.b. deplete the brain's supply of epinephrine.c. deplete the brain's supply of dopamine.d. damage serotonin-producing neurons.
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It influences two neuronal systems - dopamine and serotonin. Initially, it causes dopamine neurons to release more dopamine, thereby increasing dopamine levels in the brain. It also increases the levels of serotonin that is released in the brain. Show more…
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