Ed Has Been Prescribed Methadone Because He Is Addicted to Heroin

question 14

Multiple Choice

Ed has been prescribed methadone because he is addicted to heroin. How does it help?

• A) It reduces the cravings for heroin by substituting its own reduced sense of euphoria.
• B) It causes vomiting if heroin is used.
• C) It reduces the intensity of withdrawal symptoms.
• D) It stops his need to get high.

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