Repeated use of an opiate
A) decreases the brain's production of endorphins.
B) increases heart and breathing rates.
C) is not associated with any serious withdrawal symptoms.
D) triggers auditory as well as visual hallucinations.

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Repeated use of an opiate can cause the brain to produce less endorphins, which are natural painkillers and mood boosters. This can lead to a physical dependence on opiates and withdrawal symptoms when use is stopped. Increased heart and breathing rates are associated with stimulants, not opiates. Serious withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, and flu-like symptoms are common with opiate withdrawal, and auditory and visual hallucinations are not typically associated with opiate use.

Repeated Use of an Opiate