Question

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which statement about opioid addiction is true?
○ when people are addicted to opioids, they may continue to misuse opioids even after they decide they need to stop.
○ it is easier for someone to recover from an addiction to prescription opioids than from an addiction to heroin or fentanyl.
○ most people become addicted to opioids only after using them for more than a year.
○ teens are less likely to become addicted to opioids because the centers of the brain affecting judgment and perception are still developing.

Explanation:

• For the first option: Opioid addiction involves physical and psychological dependence, so even when someone decides to stop, the addiction's hold (due to cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and altered brain chemistry) often leads to continued misuse. This aligns with what is known about opioid addiction—addiction is a chronic relapsing disorder, and discontinuing use is difficult without proper treatment.
• For the second option: Addiction to prescription opioids, heroin, or fentanyl (all opioids) has similar challenges in recovery because they act on the same opioid receptors in the brain. There's no evidence prescription opioid addiction is easier to recover from than heroin/fentanyl addiction.
• For the third option: Addiction can occur much sooner than a year of use. Even short - term misuse of opioids, especially in those with a vulnerability (genetic, psychological, etc.), can lead to addiction.
• For the fourth option: Teen brains are still developing, but the centers affecting judgment and perception (like the prefrontal cortex) being underdeveloped actually makes teens more, not less, likely to take risks like opioid use, and opioids are highly addictive for teens as well.

Answer:

When people are addicted to opioids, they may continue to misuse opioids even after they decide they need to stop.