Question

Opioid antagonists have no effect when administered alone. Therefore, they’re typically used to

A. work as a local anesthetic.
B. treat opioid overdose.
C. treat dementia.
D. work as an analgesic

Answer 1

Opioid Antagonists like the well known Narcan is designed to work and break down opiates attachment and release of Dopamine. They are also exceptionally fast acting and are now being handed out to police officers who can bring someone out of a fatal overdose of opioid in a matter of minutes.