Rico Has Alcohol Use Disorder, and Even Though He Sometimes

question 31

Multiple Choice

Rico has alcohol use disorder, and even though he sometimes tries to quit, he craves alcohol and feels better after drinking it. His doctor has prescribed Naltrexone to help him abstain from alcohol. How does this medication work?

• A) It blocks the neurotransmitters that mediate alcohol's effects on the brain.
• B) It reduces the positive expectations of alcohol.
• C) It blocks the action of the enzyme that metabolizes alcohol, making the individual sick.
• D) It acts to mimic the effects of alcohol, thus making withdrawal more bearable.
• E) It reduces some of the tendencies associated with certain personality characteristics that lead to drinking.

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