Substitution therapy is a medical treatment approach used to replace a toxic substance with a less harmful one in order to mitigate the adverse effects of the toxicant. This method is commonly applied in cases of substance abuse, particularly in opioid addiction, where substances like methadone or buprenorphine are used as safer alternatives to heroin or other opioids. The primary goal of substitution therapy is to reduce the harm associated with the toxic substance, ultimately improving the patient's health and quality of life.
