Which of the following statements about opiates is NOT true?

A) The most commonly abused opiate is codeine.
B) AIDS is a significant risk factor for many heroin users.
C) The opiate habit is expensive.
D) Opiates are often combined with adulterants that can have toxic effects.
E) Opiate use in a pregnant woman can produce a drug dependency in the child she is carrying.


Answer: A

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