Why Is Clonidine Believed to Be Useful in the Treatment

question 37

Multiple Choice

Why is clonidine believed to be useful in the treatment of opiate withdrawal?

• A)it reduces the hyperactivity in the locus ceruleus that accompanies opiate withdrawal
• B)it blocks opiate craving
• C)it acts at mu opiate receptors
• D)it acts on delta opiate receptors

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