a narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming; used in treating heroin addiction.
Methadone is an addictive, synthetic, long-acting drug form, which blocks the euphoric effects of heroin. It is orally administered and, in Canada, available only in powdered form, which is usually mixed with juice. According to numerous scientific studies, methadone minimises adverse physical, psychological, social and criminal effects associated with heroin addiction. It can be prescribed only by a qualified physician; there are more than 800 physicians across Canada who are licensed to administer methadone, including several on contract with the Correctional Service of Canada.
an addictive synthetic narcotic and painkiller used instead of morphine and administered in drug treatment for heroin addicts.
A medication used in opioid substitution therapy programs. It is included in the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines.
A synthetic addictive heroin substitute for treating heroin addicts that acts as a substitute for heroin by eliminating its effects and the craving for it.
A synthetic opioid agonist predominantly used in maintenance therapy with patients who are dependent on opioids. Methadone liquid is usually administered once daily as the effects last 24 hours with regular dosing. It may also be used short-term (5–30 days) to relieve heroin withdrawal discomfort. GPs can become methadone prescribers by completing a nationally accredited methadone prescribers' course.
A powerful synthetic drug (usually administered in orange juice addicts can get when they have detoxed from heroin. It is very addictive, the effects last about 20 to 24 hours and addicts must get their "dose" daily from a registered health care provider. In Massachusettts a non-profit agency called "Habit Management" serves thousands of ex-heroin users in Lawrence, Lowell, South Yarmouth and Boston.
synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming; used in narcotic detoxification and maintenance of heroin addiction
synthetic opiate useful in treating heroin abuse” ( Levinthal, 108).
a legally prescribed drug used to block the effects of heroin and control withdrawal symptoms.
an oral opioid drug used for pain therapy and to treat opiate (e.g., heroin) addiction. Methadone maintenance therapy is used to prevent withdrawal symptoms by administering a small dose of methadone on a regular (e.g., daily) basis.
A heroin substitute because it has a longer half-life and less sedation. It is used to prevent withdrawal symptoms. Doctors must obtain a special license to prescribe methadone.
A medication that was synthesized for the first time in Germany during the 40s. It is a competitive agonist of the opiate receptors. The aim of methadone treatment is to reduce the use of opiates, and hence of criminal activities, death, illnesses, etc. that are often connected with their use. Long term methadone treatment seems more effective in reducing harm, since it is more effective in modifying at-risk behavior and in stabilizing states of dependency, thus allowing the patients to live more dignified lives.
A long-acting synthetic medication that is effective in treating opioid addiction.
Like LAAM, a synthetic opiate used to treat heroin addiction. Methadone is non-intoxicating and blunts symptoms of withdrawal.
A synthetic opiate often used to treat heroin dependence.
(MEH-thuh-DONE) A morphine-like drug used to treat severe pain and to prevent withdrawal symptoms in patients who are addicted to heroin or other opiates. It may also be used to treat severe coughing in lung cancer patients. Methadone belongs to the family of drugs called opioid analgesics.
an oral or INTRAVENOUS OPIATE commonly used to control symptoms of withdrawal from heroin.
A synthetic narcotic drug used as a substitute in the treatment of heroin and morphine addiction and as a painkiller. (See Drugs: Synthetic drugs and their chemical precursors)
A synthetic narcotic used as a substitute for heroin in drug-control efforts.
A synthetic opiate with action similar to that of morphine and heroin except that withdrawal is less severe. It is used as a substitute for heroin in the treatment of addicts.
A synthetic narcotic used as a substitute for the narcotic analgesic drugs. Prevents withdrawal symptoms without providing euphoric effects and will almost completely block the effects of heroin (3).
A long-lasting synthetic opiate used to treat cancer pain and heroin addiction.
A drug used with heroin addicts as a substitute for heroin. Methadone is used both during detoxifcation to ease the discomfort, and it is used in maintenance programs. In maintenance, it is administered orally under controlled conditions, and is usually accompanied by some form of rehab program. Like heroin, methadone is addictive.
A long-acting synthetic medication shown to be effective in treating heroin addiction.
a man-made drug that prevents the high of heroin and helps the user stop the use of heroin
Methadone is a synthetic opioid, used medically as an analgesic and in the treatment of narcotic addiction. It was developed in Germany in 1937, and in the USA was first brought to market by the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Company.