Which of the Following Is True of Opiate Abuse

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of opiate abuse?

• A) Heroin use is legal to use under medical supervision.
• B) The opiate habit is inexpensive.
• C) Opiates are not addictive.
• D) Needle-using opiate addicts are at risk for contracting HIV.
• E) Rats will self-administer morphine but not heroin.

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