How does the drug naltrexone work?

A. It acts as an antidepressant.
B. It blocks the intoxicating effects of alcohol.
C. It binds to a pleasure center in the brain.
D. It inhibits metabolic breakdown of acetaldehyde.


Answer: C

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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