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  #1

Sudden withdrawal from which of the following substances is most likely to produce a life-threatening syndrome in a person dependent on that substance?

A) Amphetamine

B) Cocaine

C) Heroin

D) Methylphenidate

E) Secobarbital

please explain the ans :roll:

  #2

barbiturates are notorious for causing diverse/severe withdrawl effects...therefore i will select secobarbital....sudden withdrawl can cause seizures.

  #3

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  #4

Actually barbs used to be the DOC for Suicide in the past (pretty pink pill).

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