Which of the following is an accurate statement about opiate (narcotic) addiction?
A) Discontinuing narcotic use brings on withdrawal symptoms in 1 to 2 hours.
B) Since opiates (narcotics) are usually injected, users are at increased risk for HIV and, by extension, AIDS.
C) The withdrawal process for narcotic addiction takes about 1 to 3 weeks.
D) Most addicts die before the age of 50 from a drug overdose.

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Opiate (narcotic) addiction can result in increased risk of HIV and AIDS due to the injection of drugs using shared needles. Discontinuing narcotic use can bring on withdrawal symptoms within a few hours, and the withdrawal process typically lasts about 1 to 2 weeks, not 1 to 3 weeks. While overdose is a risk associated with opiate addiction, it is not true that most addicts die before the age of 50 from drug overdose.

Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement About Opiate