Asked by Navraj Sekhon on Jul 06, 2024
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Opiate drugs
A) have no potential for medical use.
B) do not produce tolerance or dependence.
C) quickly cause tolerance and dependence.
D) can be refined into barbiturates.
Opiate Drugs
Narcotic drugs derived from opium or opium-like compounds, used medically to relieve pain but can lead to addiction.
Tolerance
The process of becoming less responsive to a specific amount of a substance or stimulus after repeated exposure.
Dependence
A condition characterized by a physical or psychological need for a substance or behavior, often leading to compulsive use.
- Discriminate between assorted kinds of drugs and their influence on the physiological and psychological states.
Verified Answer
SR
susana reyesJul 08, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Opiate drugs quickly cause tolerance and dependence, meaning that the body will require higher doses over time to achieve the same effects and the user may experience withdrawal symptoms if they try to stop using the drug. Despite these risks, opiates do have medical uses for pain relief and cough suppression. They cannot be refined into barbiturates, which are a different class of drugs.
Learning Objectives
- Discriminate between assorted kinds of drugs and their influence on the physiological and psychological states.