Methadone is an effective treatment for opiate drug abuse because it
A) is short-acting and has a short half-life, making it easy to manage in terms of dose.
B) is cross-tolerant with abused opiates, so it can reduce the effects of morphine and heroin with repeated use.
C) does not interfere with sexual function.
D) does not cause constipation.
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A) is primarily due
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A) can
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A) are
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A)
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Q52: Distinguish between naturally occurring opiates, synthetic opiates,
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