The Reason That Methadone Is Used to Help Wean People

question 16

Multiple Choice

The reason that methadone is used to help wean people off heroin is that:

• A) methadone has a longer half-life, which contributes to weaker withdrawal symptoms.
• B) methadone is administered orally, reducing syringe use.
• C) methadone binds to opioid receptors leaving few receptors available for a heroin 'high'.
• D) all of the above.

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