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cdr_15

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on: Jul 2, 2018
John has been a drug addict for the past three years. He decides to come out of his addiction by joining a drug maintenance program. After he is administered methadone to help him overcome his addiction, he does not feel like continuing with drugs.
 
  In John's case, the loss of the urge to take drugs can be attributed to ________.
  a. the sedative properties of methadone
  b. an amotivational syndrome
  c. a blocking dose of methadone
  d. the cross-tolerance effects of methadone

Question 2

What are the symptoms associated with alcohol withdrawal?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


wshriver

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Alcohol withdrawal can lead to convulsions, hallucinations, and insomnia on the physical level and nervousness and a reduced sense of self-worth on the psychological level. The withdrawal symptoms of a drug are often the opposite of the effects of taking the drug. For example, alcohol, which helps a person relax, can lead to insomnia and anxiety when use is discontinued.


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