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In antagonist-precipitated withdrawal,
 
  a. rats are allowed to self-administer the drug of abuse until death.
  b. rats are administered a drug of abuse for a prolonged time and then given an antagonist to block the effects of the drug.
  c. rats are administered a drug of abuse for a few days, then given an antagonist to block the effects of the drug.
  d. rats are given an antagonist to block the effects of the drug before the animal is ever introduced to the drug of abuse.

Question 2

Which statement regarding alcohol is most accurate?
 
  a. Twin studies suggest that alcohol abuse is not genetic.
  b. Alcohol is not used to reduce anxiety.
  c. The gene that regulates production of alcohol dehydrogenase may contribute to alcoholism susceptibility.
  d. Alcoholism is purely genetic.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C



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