Which of the following is an example of the agonist substitution type of treatment for substance abuse?

A. The use of methadone to treat heroin addiction
B. A nicotine patch or nicotine gum to treat addiction to cigarette smoking
C. Both of these
D. Neither of these

Answer: C

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