Which of the Following Are Examples of Agonist Types of Treatment

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following are examples of agonist types of treatment for substance abuse?

• A) The use of methadone to treat heroin addiction
• B) A nicotine patch or nicotine gum to treat addiction to cigarette smoking
• C) Both of these
• D) Neither of these

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