Although naltrexone has been used to treat alcohol dependence,it
A)is an opioid antagonist,and it is not clear how it works with alcohol users.
B)has never received any research support for this type of use.
C)is not available for prescription in the U.S.
D)is dangerous because people become deathly ill if they drink alcohol while taking it.

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Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist and there is some uncertainty as to how it works with alcohol users. However, it has been used to treat alcohol dependence. The other options are incorrect - there is research support for using naltrexone for alcohol dependence, it is available for prescription in the U.S., and while it can cause discomfort if someone drinks while taking it, it is not necessarily dangerous or deadly.

Although Naltrexone Has Been Used to Treat Alcohol Dependence,it