Methamphetamine increases the concentration of dopamine in synapses.In this way,it is similar to:
A) marijuana.
B) opiates.
C) cocaine.

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Methamphetamine, like cocaine, increases the concentration of dopamine in synapses by blocking the reuptake of dopamine by the presynaptic neuron. Marijuana and opiates have different mechanisms of action and do not affect dopamine in the same way.

Methamphetamine Increases the Concentration of Dopamine in Synapses