Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement About Opiate

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accurate statement about opiate (narcotic) addiction?

• A) Discontinuing narcotic use brings on withdrawal symptoms in 1-2 hours.
• B) Since opiates (narcotics) are usually injected, users are at increased risk for HIV and, by extension, AIDS.
• C) The withdrawal process for narcotic addiction takes about 1 to 3 weeks.
• D) Most addicts die before the age of 50 from a drug overdose.

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