Discuss how heroin dependence can be effectively treated?
What will be an ideal response?
Medically assisted detoxification is the first step in the treatment of heroin dependence. During detoxification, individuals may receive medications to minimize withdrawal symptoms. To prevent heroin relapse, clinicians may use one or more of three different medications. Methadone is a synthetic opioid that blocks the effects of heroin by binding to the same receptor sites in the central nervous system. The proper use of methadone involves specialized treatment that includes group and/or individual counseling along with referrals for other medical, psychological, or social services. Developed over 30 years ago, methadone is not considered an ideal treatment because of its potential for dependence, even when combined with psychosocial interventions.
Buprenorphine produces less physical dependence, a lower risk of overdose, and fewer withdrawal effects.
Originally developed as a pain medication, buprenorphine is also approved for treatment of opiate dependence. The FDA has also approved Naltrexone for heroin dependence, but it is not widely used because patients are less likely to comply with treatment.
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a. Techniques used to recover these memories may actually foster false memories. b. It would be unusual, even rare, to completely forget an instance of childhood abuse. c. We lack means of differentiating true memories from false ones. d. Even people who are sure of their memories may be subject to memory distortions. e. False memories can be implanted in people's minds.
According to Schaie and colleagues (2004), what six circumstances tend to lessen cognitive decline in advanced late adulthood?
What will be an ideal response?
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a. image c. heuristic b. concept d. cognition
Mary is 5 years old and in kindergarten. She has Asperger's disorder. In which of the
following tasks is she most likely to show impairments compared to her classmates? a. Playing "house" with other children b. Sitting at a table with other children and painting a picture c. Reading a book d. Putting a puzzle together e. All of the above