The use of methadone in drug maintenance programs is controversial because methadone:
A) use increases the risk of contracting AIDS.
B) costs more than $50 a day per person treated.
C) produces withdrawal that is sometimes more difficult than heroin withdrawal.
D) needs to be taken several times per day in a rigid schedule.

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Methadone can produce withdrawal symptoms that are sometimes more difficult than heroin withdrawal. This is because methadone has a longer half-life than heroin, which means it stays in the body longer and withdrawal symptoms can last longer. This can make it difficult for people to stop using methadone and transition to drug-free living. The other options are not accurate as methadone does not increase the risk of AIDS, its cost varies depending on the program, and while it does need to be taken regularly, it is typically only once a day.

The Use of Methadone in Drug Maintenance Programs Is Controversial