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Going on the Nod
Going on the nod is a heroin-related state after the initial rush in which users spend about 4-6 hours alternating between conscious and semiconscious states.
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A clinical report describes a patient who administered a stimulant drug intravenously. Immediately following administration, the patient reported experiencing an overwhelming and intense feeling of pleasure and elation. Which psychological phenomenon does this report most accurately describe?
Going on the Nod