Methadone is a synthetic opioid drug which was first used in World War II for treatment of pain. Today, it is prescribed for treatment of chronic pain. During the past three decades, methadone became a popular choice for treatment of addiction to other drugs like heroin, oxycodone, morphine and hydrocodone. Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) is Read More…
Methadone is one option people use in treatment for drug detoxification to mitigate symptoms of withdrawal and block effects of opiate drugs. Withdrawal symptoms can be eliminated and drug cravings relieved using methadone. Learn more about how methadone works, how it helps address drug addiction and the general properties of the medication. Opiate Withdrawal Read More…
Medical detoxification occurs in a controlled, medically supervised environment as an individual experiences withdrawal from drugs or alcohol. Drinking alcohol or using drugs can cause physical dependence over time and stopping use can kick in withdrawal symptoms. The detox process treats immediate effects of stopping use to remove toxins left in the body. The following Read More…
