Although Naltrexone Has Been Used to Treat Alcohol Dependence,it

question 18

Multiple Choice

Although naltrexone has been used to treat alcohol dependence,it

• A)is an opioid antagonist,and it is not clear how it works with alcohol users.
• B)has never received any research support for this type of use.
• C)is not available for prescription in the U.S.
• D)is dangerous because people become deathly ill if they drink alcohol while taking it.

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