A study in rats finding that only a specific dose of toluene produced an increase in dopamine release in the nucleus accumbens suggests that users:
A) seldom experience rewarding effects from inhalant use.
B) likely repeatedly inhale vapors from an inhalant until the desired effect is achieved.
C) need extensive practive until the ideal dose of an inhalant is determined.
D) are unlikely to become addicted to inhalants.

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The study suggests that users are likely to repeatedly inhale vapors from an inhalant until the desired effect is achieved, indicating that they may need to use trial and error to determine the ideal dose. This implies that users experience rewarding effects from inhalant use, rejecting option A. The study does not suggest anything about extensive practice or addiction potential, making options C and D incorrect.

A Study in Rats Finding That Only a Specific Dose