Question

Which objective supports the need for supervised medication when treating drug addicts?
(1 point)
Responses

to prevent withdrawal symptoms and cravings
to prevent withdrawal symptoms and cravings

to provide a safe “high”
to provide a safe “high”

to produce a controlled form of addiction
to produce a controlled form of addiction

to increase side effects
to increase side effects

Answer 1

to prevent withdrawal symptoms and cravings

Supervised medications (e.g., methadone, buprenorphine) are used to reduce withdrawal and cravings, stabilizing patients and reducing illicit drug use and harm.