Which are signs and symptoms most commonly associated with heroin use? (Select all that apply.)
a. Watery eyes
b. Constricted pupils
c. Clammy skin
d. Drowsiness
e. Euphoria
f. Sweating
B, D, E
These are common signs and symptoms of heroin use. Watery eyes and sweating are characteristic of heroin withdrawal, and clammy skin is seen most commonly with heroin overdose.
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