Which of the Following Is NOT True of Methadone

question 164

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of methadone?

• A) Methadone can be addictive.
• B) Methadone users are more likely than heroin or morphine users to hold down a job successfully.
• C) Methadone pills produce neither an intense "rush" nor strong withdrawal symptoms.
• D) Methadone users gradually lose interest in both methadone and other drugs.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nerves

Nerves that are located outside of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for transmitting sensory and motor information between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.

Endorphins

Peptides produced by the central nervous system and the pituitary gland, known for their ability to act as natural painkillers.

Heroin

An opioid drug made from morphine, a natural substance taken from the seed pod of various opium poppy plants.

Neurons

Electrically excitable cells that communicate with other cells via specialized connections called synapses, functioning as the basic working unit of the brain.