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Why Is Methadone Not Very Useful in the Treatment of Cocaine

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Why is methadone not very useful in the treatment of cocaine addiction?


A) Methadone is a stimulant, which is the opposite of what is needed for the treatment of cocaine addiction.
B) Methadone is not readily available "on the streets" and so the cocaine user might have a hard time finding any.
C) Methadone blocks the action of cocaine, which means the user's withdrawal symptoms would be too dramatic.
D) Methadone provides only a depression of nerve signals, which is opposite of what the cocaine addict is seeking.

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