AP PSYCHOLOGY

STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

DREAMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The best treatment for heroin of the options listed below is:
A
mescaline
B
acupuncture
C
methadone
D
self-help groups
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -But, taking methadone will be much safer than taking heroin. Taking methadone can give you a break from the drug-using lifestyle and give you a chance to work on any social, financial or family problems you are having as a result of your drug use. Methadone maintenance treatment is a long-term treatment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Methadone is a medication used to treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). Methadone is a long-acting full opioid agonist, and a schedule II controlled medication. Methadone used to treat those with a confirmed diagnosis of opioid use disorder (OUD) can only be dispensed through a SAMHSA certified OTP.

Detailed explanation-3: -The most effective treatments for opioid use disorder (OUD) are three medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA): methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.

Detailed explanation-4: -Naltrexone, an Antagonist for the Treatment of Heroin Dependence Effects in Man.

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