The Rationale for Using Methadone in the Treatment of Heroin

question 21

Multiple Choice

The rationale for using methadone in the treatment of heroin abuse as a substitute for heroin is that methadone:

• A) Substitutes one opioid for another.
• B) Is less constipating than heroin.
• C) Does not give the "rush" that a person addicted to heroin is looking for.
• D) Is a synthetic opioid, which makes it less addicting.

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