title: Challenging some "common wisdom" on drug abuse.
abstract: There are many myths that prevail on drug abuse, myths that have often had a great influence on policy making and legislation. This article highlights research which challenges some popularly held beliefs about addiction. In so doing, it hopes to underscore the continuing need to examine critically what emerges as "common wisdom" about drug abuse.
mesh_terms: D001290:Attitude; D003415:Crime; D005059:Euphoria; D005260:Female; D006556:Heroin Dependence / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008691:Methadone / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D008691:Methadone