A patient on methadone maintenance therapy asks whether they can drink alcohol socially. The nurse's education should emphasize:
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A
Moderate alcohol use is acceptable as long as it is not daily
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B
Alcohol combined with methadone significantly increases CNS and respiratory depression risk
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C
Alcohol only becomes dangerous if the methadone dose exceeds 80 mg/day
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D
Beer and wine are safe but spirits should be avoided