Why Is Levo-Alpha-Acetylmethadol Sometimes Used as a Substitute for Methadone

question 67

Multiple Choice

Why is levo-alpha-acetylmethadol sometimes used as a substitute for methadone?

• A)It has longer-lasting effects.
• B)It is not an opiate.
• C)It is less expensive.
• D)It is more effective.

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