Question

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?
a. detoxification
b. supervised medication
c. therapeutic community

Answer 1

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 rehabilitation.


B. supervised medication

Answer 2

Supervised medication