Methadone Pros and Cons

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…

What is Methadone?

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….