Cici is trying to overcome her heroin addiction. She takes a daily medication that keeps her from getting high, even if she uses heroin. This medication is most likely
A) an endorphin agonist.
B) an endorphin antagonist.
C) causing depolarization of neurons in the frontal lobe.
D) causing hyperpolarization of sensory neurons.

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The medication that Cici takes is most likely an endorphin antagonist, which means it blocks the effects of heroin on the brain's opioid receptors. This medication is commonly used in treating heroin addiction and preventing relapse.

Cici Is Trying to Overcome Her Heroin Addiction