Using a biological intervention known as "agonist substitution," a drug of similar chemical qualities is substituted for the drug being abused. The most common drug used in this paradigm is

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Agonist substitution involves administering a safer drug with similar effects to the drug being abused. Methadone is the most common drug used for opioid addiction treatment as it is a longer-acting opioid that prevents withdrawal symptoms and reduces cravings without producing the euphoric effects of the drug being abused.

Using a Biological Intervention Known as "Agonist Substitution," a Drug