When a drug of abuse such as heroin is injected, the entire setting (the drug paraphernalia, the room, the lighting, etc.) can become a _____ and elicit responses _____ to the drug.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The setting becomes a conditioned stimulus (CS) through repeated associations with drug use, and it can elicit conditioned responses that are in opposition to the drug's effects, as part of the body's compensatory response to maintain homeostasis.

When a Drug of Abuse Such as Heroin Is Injected