What Are Some Examples of Substitution Therapy in Toxicology?
Besides opioid addiction, substitution therapy is also applied in other contexts. For example, in smoking cessation, nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) provides a less harmful source of nicotine to help smokers quit. In cases of heavy metal poisoning, chelation therapy uses agents that bind to metals, facilitating their excretion while reducing toxicity. These examples illustrate the versatility and importance of substitution therapy in managing various toxicological challenges.
