Methadone Is Often Freely Given to Addicts as Part of a Program

question 334

Multiple Choice

Methadone is often freely given to addicts as part of a program meant to reduce the negative consequences of addiction without requiring drug abstinence. This program is referred to as a

• A)"cold turkey" approach.
• B)scheduled gradual reduction program.
• C)harm-reduction strategy.
• D)deinstitutionalization program.

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