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nasty-shy [4]
3 years ago
5

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
Health
2 answers:
taurus [48]3 years ago
8 0
Supervised medication
Keith_Richards [23]3 years ago
8 0
Methadone has been used since 1960 as a substitute for opiates among heroin users.
(Substitution treatment)
It is primarily used 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 patience and facilities rehabilitation. <span />
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