A patient is brought to the emergency department.He is restless,has dilated pupils,is sweating,has a runny nose and tearing eyes,and complains of muscle and joint pains.His girlfriend thinks he has influenza,but she became concerned when his temperature went up to 39.4° C.She admits that he has been a heavy drug user,but he has been trying to stop on his own.The nurse suspects that the patient is experiencing withdrawal symptoms from which substance?
A) Alcohol
B) Heroin
C) Crack cocaine
D) Sedatives
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