Which of the following dementia-related brain disorders is associated with chronic alcoholism?

A. Sweating is a common symptom of opioid withdrawal and is included in the Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS), which is used to assess the severity of withdrawal symptoms.
B. Goosebumps (also called piloerection) are a classic physical sign of opioid withdrawal and are specifically assessed in the COWS scoring system.
C. Palpitations are not typically listed as a core symptom of opioid withdrawal in the COWS assessment. While some individuals may subjectively report feeling anxious or having an increased heart rate, palpitations are not a primary or consistent withdrawal symptom.
D. High blood pressure is a recognized symptom of opioid withdrawal and is measured in the COWS tool as part of autonomic symptoms like increased pulse and blood pressure.

A. Methadone is commonly used in the treatment of opiate dependence. It is a long-acting opioid agonist that helps reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings, allowing patients to stabilize and recover without experiencing the highs and lows of illicit drug use.
B. Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and sometimes alcohol withdrawal. It is not used for opiate dependence and can actually be dangerous if combined with opioids, as it can increase the risk of respiratory depression and overdose.
C. Subutex is a brand name for buprenorphine, which is used to treat opioid dependence. It is a partial opioid agonist that helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms without producing the high associated with full opioid agonists.
D. Naltrexone is used to treat both opioid and alcohol dependence. It is an opioid antagonist that works by blocking the effects of opioids, helping to prevent relapse in individuals who have already detoxified from opioids.