Research Q1 (DRT) Flashcards
1
Q
what is harm reduction strategy
A
replacing one drug with a less harmful one
2
Q
how do opioids work
A
they bind to opioid receptors but doesn’t stimulate them as much as the original drug would and stays in the receptor for long for a longer lasting effect
3
Q
what is the commonest form of DRT and what is it used to treat
A
methadone and its used to treat heroin addictions
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