Methadone has a more than 30-year history of use in the treatment of opioid addiction. By blocking cravings and withdrawal symptoms without making people high, it reduces illicit drug use. Many individuals on methadone maintenance are able to live successful and productive lives. However, some oppose methadone treatment, arguing that it just substitutes one drug for another. What do you think? Is methadone administration a good thing? Why or why not? .

1. Methadone has a more than 30-year history of use in the
treatment of opioid addiction. By blocking cravings and
withdrawal symptoms without making people high, it reduces
illicit drug use. Many individuals on methadone maintenance
are able to live successful and productive lives. However, some
oppose methadone treatment, arguing that it just substitutes one
drug for another. What do you think? Is methadone
administration a good thing? Why or why not?