A heroin addict went through the following treatment to stop his drug abuse: a doctor gradually replaced his daily heroin dosage

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A heroin addict went through the following treatment to stop his drug abuse: a doctor gradually replaced his daily heroin dosage

with the legal drug methadone.
What kind of treatment is this?
Select one of the options below as your answer:
A. detoxification
B. supervised medication
C. therapeutic community

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2 answers:

Katarina [22] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-20T14:45:53+03:00

Katarina [22]3 years ago

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B is probably the best answer to the question

madam [21] · Answer 2 · 2022-07-20T13:38:55+03:00

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Methadone has been used since 1960 as a substitute for opiates among heroin users.
(Substitution treatment)
It is used primarily as replacement therapy in heroin addicts: methadone has properties comparable to heroin, but it has a more favorable pharmacological profile. This transfer of dependence can stabilize the patient and facilitates <span>rehabilitation.

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B. supervised medication