Marlon Is Physically Dependent on Heroin

question 16

Multiple Choice

Marlon is physically dependent on heroin. If he stops using the drug, he may ____.

• A) e xperience withdrawal symptoms which are often severe, and include restlessness, muscle pain, insomnia, and cold flashes
• B) go right back to using again because of the bodily need for the drug
• C) have a potentially deadly withdrawal unless supervised by a doctor
• D) find that Antabuse makes the withdrawal symptoms much easier to take

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