heroin addiction- biochemical ttheiries Flashcards
1
Q
what does heroin addiction often lead to?
A
crime (committing crimes)
2
Q
why does heroin addiction often lead to individuals committing crimes?
A
to pay for the drug(s)
3
Q
what can be used to aid help for individuals with a heroin addiction?
A
methadone
4
Q
what can methadone be used for?
A
treat addicts
prevent withdrawal symptoms
5
Q
what is methadone for heroin addicts?
A
long term alternative
6
Q
how can provding this legal medically controlled substance- methdone- substititure link to crime rates?
A
help reduce the ammount of crime
