Why Is Methadone, a Synthetic Opioid, Used to Help Treat

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why is methadone, a synthetic opioid, used to help treat opioid addiction?

• A)Methadone is easier to deliver.
• B)Methadone helps relieve the symptoms of physical addiction.
• C)Like dissolves like.
• D)Methadone helps relieve the symptoms of psychological addiction.
• E)only A and B

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