Attempts to treat heroin and morphine addiction often involve the prescription of
A) methadone.
B) heroin.
C) morphine.
D) all of the above
E) both B and C

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Methadone is commonly used in medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction because of its ability to relieve withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings without producing the euphoric high of heroin or morphine. The prescription of heroin or morphine for addiction treatment would be counterproductive and potentially dangerous.

Attempts to Treat Heroin and Morphine Addiction Often Involve the Prescription