One of the Main Concerns with Nonmedical Prescription Opiate Use

question 25

Multiple Choice

One of the main concerns with nonmedical prescription opiate use is

• A)withdrawal is more dangerous than with traditional opiates due to purity levels.
• B)the ease of which the substances are available from family and friends.
• C)overdose can happen much quicker than with heroin due to concentration and potency.
• D)relapse prevention is more difficult than with other substances due to addiction potential.

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Definitions:

Cortisol Levels

The concentration of cortisol, a steroid hormone, in the blood, which can change in response to stress or low blood-glucose concentration.

Epinephrine Levels

The concentration of epinephrine, a hormone also known as adrenaline, in the bloodstream; involved in the body’s fight-or-flight response.

NK Cell Count

A measure of the number of Natural Killer (NK) cells in the body, important for assessing the immune system's ability to fight infections and cancer.

Carcinogens

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