Opioid antagonists have been found to be useful in
A)reducing the likelihood of relapse in some recovering opiate addicts
B)blocking acute opiate overdoses
C)the treatment of Alzheimer's disease symptoms
D)only a and b

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Opioid antagonists are drugs that block the effects of opioids in the brain. Naltrexone is an example of an opioid antagonist that has been found to be useful in reducing the likelihood of relapse in some recovering opiate addicts, as well as blocking acute opiate overdoses. Therefore, the correct choice is D, which includes both options. Opioid antagonists are not used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease symptoms.

Opioid Antagonists Have Been Found to Be Useful in