Question

Pete is looking to get a basketball scholarship to college. He's a good player but questions whether he's talented enough to impress the recruiters in a few months. Pete is also trying to do well in his classes, but practice every day makes him tired. He's offered some cocaine with the promise it will give him enough energy to perform well at practice and do well in school. What are the risk factors to Pete's cocaine use? (Select all that apply.)

Answer 1

Answer:

inability to perform well in school

withdrawal from social relationships

Explanation:

Cocaine is an alkaloid derived from coca leaves (Erythroxylon coca), providing a stimulating effect on the central nervous system - which can cause effects such as euphoria and a feeling of "power" to the user. It is one of the most widely used psychoactive substances in the world in a recreational way, but constant use can cause serious problems for the user.

Admittedly, using cocaine will make Pete less tired for a while, but the effects of cocaine on Pete's body can be devastating and prevent him from achieving his goals. This is because cocaine memory loss, loss of mental concentration, loss of analytical ability, sudden mood swings, among other effects that would probably make Pete unable to perform well in school and cause the abandonment of social relationships, the that would make it hard for Pete to win the scholarship he wants so badly.