Opiate antagonists such as naloxone .
A)block the effects of opiates
B)produce an intense high or "rush"
C)are used in the treatment of depression
D)present the same dependence risk as opiates

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Opiate antagonists such as naloxone block the effects of opiates and are often used in emergency situations to reverse the effects of an opiate overdose. They do not produce a high or have the same dependence risk as opiates. They are not used in the treatment of depression.

Opiate Antagonists Such as Naloxone