Faster-Onset,shorter-Acting Benzodiazepines May Be Useful During Alcohol Withdrawal To

question 14

Multiple Choice

Faster-onset,shorter-acting benzodiazepines may be useful during alcohol withdrawal to:

• A)eliminate drug craving.
• B)suppress withdrawal symptoms.
• C)stimulate glutamate activity.
• D)suppress seizure activity.

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