What is methadone?
Methadone is also known as dolphine which is a narcotic pain reliever. It is also used in the treatment of heroin and opiate dependence. These two issues surrounding methadone use have created problems. Several years ago methadone became and alternative form of heroin treatment and recovery. A program known as methadone maintenance was intended to be a viable alternative to heroin recovery. Methadone maintenance clinics are available for drug addicts as an alternative form of detox and treatment. Methadone maintenance is a method whereby a person dependent on heroin or some other opiate can conceivably withdraw gradually and more comfortably. It was hypothesized that methadone maintenance was a good alternative form as opposed to heroin addiction and recovery. In some cases, this has been done successfully. In other cases, the person has become overly tolerant and utterly dependent upon methadone and in essence, traded one addiction for another. Some people have become very addicted to
Methadone is a narcotic pain reliever, similar to morphine. It also reduces withdrawal symptoms in people addicted to heroin or other narcotic drugs without causing the “high” associated with the drug addiction. Methadone is used as a pain reliever and as part of drug addiction detoxification and maintenance programs. Methadone may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
