Withdrawal from a Narcotic Such as Heroin Is Potentially Dangerous

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True/False

Withdrawal from a narcotic such as heroin is potentially dangerous (lethal).

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Definitions:

Neuroleptics

A class of medication primarily used to manage psychosis, particularly in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, often referred to as antipsychotics.

Tetracyclic Drugs

A category of antidepressant medications characterized by their four-ring molecular structure.

Antipsychotic Drugs

Powerful drugs that diminish agitated behavior, reduce tension, decrease hallucinations, improve social behavior, and produce better sleep patterns in individuals with a severe psychological disorder, especially schizophrenia.

Neuroleptics

A class of medications primarily used to treat psychosis, particularly in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as antipsychotic drugs.