The use of methadone in the treatment of heroin dependence is comparable to
A) using naltrexone to treat alcoholism.
B) using antidepressants as an aid to smoking cessation.
C) using Antabuse to treat alcoholism.
D) using a nicotine patch to aid in smoking cessation.

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Methadone is used as a replacement therapy for heroin dependence, similar to how a nicotine patch is used to replace nicotine from smoking, both acting as substitutes to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings.

The Use of Methadone in the Treatment of Heroin Dependence