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Methadone Pros and Cons

ByDean Bishop

‍ Methadone is a synthetic opioid used to help manage the symptoms of deadly opioid addictions. It can be used to treat pain, no matter how severe, or as part of a recovery program to help patients overcome their addiction to opioids. Methadone can be an excellent treatment option, but it’s not for everyone. Knowing…

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What is Methadone?

ByDean Bishop

Methadone is a Medicated-assisted Treatment (MAT) that has been used for decades to treat opiate abuse disorders. It has proven highly effective and can be a life-long treatment. Part of the appeal of MAT programs like methadone is that an individual with an opiate addiction can immediately begin receiving treatment without undergoing withdrawal and detox….