APA Psychology and Education

Drugs in Society

Discussion Board Prompt:

Investigate the use of methadone, methadone clinics, and needle exchange programs to combat the effects of heroin use. List the purposes of each and state their effectiveness. Are such clinics and programs legal? If so, where? What is your opinion of the use of methadone, methadone clinics, and needle exchange programs? Should methadone and needle exchange programs be made available to drug users? Why or why not?

Must include at least 1 scholarly source.