Opium and Its Derivatives

question 49

Multiple Choice

Opium and its derivatives

• A) cause amnesia with long-term use.
• B) cause withdrawal symptoms within approximately 8 hours of the last dose.
• C) typically take several months to produce physiological cravings.
• D) always cause near fatal withdrawal symptoms.

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