Why Might Opiate Antagonists Be Used in the Treatment of Alcoholism

question 99

Multiple Choice

Why might opiate antagonists be used in the treatment of alcoholism?

• A) To minimize withdrawal
• B) To minimize cravings
• C) To make alcohol aversive
• D) To prevent alcohol from acting on the brain's reward system

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