Frequently Asked Questions About Methadone
These are questions that have come from random sources and answered from the intense research provided from almost three years of study. This includes consumers of Methadone, former users of Methadone, staff from pain managment and clinics, as well as the addicts themselves.
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Q: What is Methadone?
A: Methadone is a synthetic opiate that was produced during WWII to supplement the lack of morphine. The use of this drug basically laid dormant for years until it was thought to be a successful treatment to detox heroin addicts several decades ago.
In the last ten or so years it has soared for use in a clincal setting for those abusing opiates as a replacement to ease their cravings. Due to it's long acting half life the addict can feel relief for a longer period then from other drugs they were using/abusing. These inlcude heroin, oxycontin, percocet, lortab and other addictive narcotics.
Q: Why do they give a narcotic to an addict if they are addicted to them.
A: Initially it was thought to give the addict Methadone under a controlled setting. Gradually increasing their daily dosage until the addict felt satisfied that their cravings were being fulfilled. This is what they call being stabilized. Unfortunately, many now use a long list of excuses as to why they must stay on this highly addictive drug. This has become socially and medically accepted.
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