Which Statement Best Describes the Risks Associated with Opioid Withdrawal

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the risks associated with opioid withdrawal?

• A)No one should stop taking any opioid "cold turkey."
• B)Opioid withdrawal is only dangerous if a person has been taking the substance for more than six months.
• C)Opioid withdrawal is uncomfortable and unpleasant, so people continue to use the drugs.
• D)Opioid withdrawal is more dangerous than alcohol withdrawal.

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Definitions:

Maslow's Need Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, which suggests that people are motivated by five basic categories of needs: physiological, safety, love, esteem, and self-actualization, in ascending order of importance.

Self-Actualization

The realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, considered as a drive or need present in everyone.

Maslow's Ideas

A psychological theory proposing a hierarchy of human needs, from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.

Predictable Hierarchy

A clearly defined structure in an organization or system where positions and roles are ranked according to levels of authority and responsibility in a predictable manner.