Question

1. what are some advantages of a methadone maintenance program? select all that apply. methadone causes nausea if the addict uses heroin. methadone prevents withdrawal symptoms and blocks the effects of opioid drugs. recovering addicts are physically removed from where they go to purchase drugs. recovering addicts can go to work or school and take care of themselves and their families.

Explanation:

• Methadone is a synthetic opioid agonist. It binds to the same opioid receptors in the brain as heroin and other opioids. When an addict is on methadone maintenance, if they use heroin (which is also an opioid), methadone blocks the effects of heroin (so the "high" from heroin is not achieved) and also, because it is a long - acting opioid, it prevents withdrawal symptoms.
• Methadone maintenance programs do not physically remove addicts from drug - purchasing areas. However, by stabilizing the addict (preventing withdrawal and blocking the effects of other opioids), addicts can function better in society. They can go to work, school, and take care of themselves and their families as they are not constantly seeking drugs to avoid withdrawal or get high.

Answer:

• Methadone prevents withdrawal symptoms and blocks the effects of opioid drugs.
• Recovering addicts can go to work or school and take care of themselves and their families.