Withdrawal from stimulants:
A. is characterized by decreased appetite and decreased need for sleep
b. lasts 2-3 days, occasionally a week or more
c. is considerably more dangerous than withdrawal from opiates
d. is extremely uncommon unless the use is intravaneous
Ans: b. lasts 2-3 days, occasionally a week or more
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