The principal effects of methadone maintenance are to relieve narcotic craving, suppress the abstinence syndrome, and block the euphoric effects associated with opiates.
The terms of the treaty included abstinence from war, safe-conducts for legitimate travellers, redress for cross-border robbery and rendition of criminals.
But some evangelicals, particularly older singles, desire a positive message of celibacy that moves beyond the wait until marriage message of abstinence campaigns.
