Which sensation best matches the narcotics' typical subjective effect?

• A. A Feeling Of Alertness
• B. A Sense Of Physical Energy
• C. A Change In One's Awareness
• D. A Happy Feeling

Answer: (C)

Narcotics tend to depress the central nervous system and alter perception and consciousness. The most consistent subjective effect is a change in one’s awareness—think slowed thinking, drowsiness, and a dreamlike or detached state rather than being alert or energized. While some users may experience euphoria, that isn’t as universally descriptive of the narcotics’ typical subjective effect as an overall alteration of consciousness. So, the option describing a change in awareness best matches what people commonly feel when using narcotics.