In Addition to Treatment for Heroin, Research Is Being Conducted

question 8

Multiple Choice

In addition to treatment for heroin, research is being conducted to see if methadone may also be effective in treating ___________ dependence.

• A) nicotine
• B) cocaine
• C) alcohol
• D) marijuana

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Definitions:

Pregnancy

The condition of having a developing embryo or fetus in the uterus, lasting about 40 weeks from the last menstrual period to childbirth.

Liver Enzymes

Proteins found in the liver that catalyze and regulate chemical reactions, often measured in blood tests to assess liver health.

Calories

Units of energy in food; the fuel our bodies use for energy.

Cane Sugar

Refined sugar obtained from the sugarcane plant, often used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.