The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a Substance

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with a substance use disorder who is addicted to heroin. The nurse understands that areas of the brain and nervous system have been connected to substance abuse and addiction. What is true regarding the nervous system and substance abuse and addiction? Select all that apply.

A) Changes in neuroanatomy cause the behavior seen in addiction.
B) Addictive substances act on the mesolimbic system of the brain.
C) Addictive substances stimulate surges of dopamine.
D) Addictive substances act on the mesocerebral system of the brain.
E) Changes in neurochemistry cause behaviors seen in addiction.