Despite concerns regarding the use of methadone maintenance programs, those in favor of such programs commonly argue that they:
A) create a more manageable form of addiction.
B) are highly effective over a very short period.
C) help reduce the spread of HIV and hepatitis C.
D) enable patients to more easily "step down" their use.

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Methadone maintenance programs are often supported because they help reduce the spread of infectious diseases like HIV and hepatitis C by providing a safer alternative to needle sharing among opioid users.

Despite Concerns Regarding the Use of Methadone Maintenance Programs, Those