Methadone is an opiate _____ that does NOT produce the same euphoria as heroin but does provide certain effects while reducing the craving for heroin.

Understand the Problem

The question is asking to identify the term that best fits in the blank regarding methadone's classification in relation to heroin. It implies understanding the difference between types of opiates.

More Information

Methadone is a synthetic opioid agonist used to relieve withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings without inducing the euphoria associated with heroin.

Tips

A common mistake is choosing 'antagonist' as it seems intuitively opposite to agonist. However, 'agonist' is the correct term here as methadone acts on the same receptors as other opioids.

Sources

• Medications to Treat Opioid Addiction - nida.nih.gov