Which of the Following Statements Is False Concerning Substance Withdrawal

question 178

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false concerning substance withdrawal?

• A) The symptoms of withdrawal can begin within a few hours after the person stops ingesting the substance
• B) The symptoms of withdrawal from a given substance are typically the opposite of the symptoms of intoxication of that substance
• C) The diagnosis of substance withdrawal is made whenever withdrawal symptoms occur, even if those symptoms do not cause significant distress or impairment in daily functioning
• D) Withdrawal symptoms may end within a few days to a few weeks or may be present for weeks or months after a person stops using a substance

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