Signs of opioid withdrawal include increased heart rate, diarrhea, and elevated blood pressure, which can be relieved by stimulating A) µ opioid receptors. B) D₂ autoreceptors. C) NE transporters. D) α₂-autoreceptors.

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Stimulating α₂-autoreceptors can reduce the release of norepinephrine, which helps alleviate symptoms of opioid withdrawal such as increased heart rate and elevated blood pressure.

Signs of Opioid Withdrawal Include Increased Heart Rate, Diarrhea, and Elevated