Which Statement About Prescription Opioids Is Accurate

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which statement about prescription opioids is accurate?

• A) Research indicates more males than females are addicted to prescription opioids, and many turn to criminal activities to support their drug habit.
• B) Research indicates dependency to prescription opioids rarely interferes with the dependent person's ability to maintain relationships and a career.
• C) Research indicates tolerance to prescription opioids builds up very gradually and withdrawal effects are slight or nonexistent.
• D) Research indicates many opioid-abusers began their habit with prescribed opioids, eventually buying prescription opioids illegally or trying heroin.

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