Methadone Addiction

Methadone addiction is caused by long term intake of methadone, a synthetic painkiller with pharmacological properties similar to morphine and heroin. Prescribed for patients with severe pain, such as those with serious injuries or those who have undergone major surgery, Methadone works in the brain to decrease the sensation of pain and to mute the emotional response to pain. Available as tablets, dispersible tablets, liquid, and liquid concentrate, it is generally taken every 3-4 hours for severe pain and every 6-8 hours for chronic pain. Unlike the immediate high from many opiates, Methadone’s narcotic effect is delayed, which makes it extremely dangerous and easy for Methadone addiction to occur.

Methadone is also used as a replacement therapy for opiate dependency. A legal dependency (methadone) is substituted for an illegal dependency (heroin). Methadone is only available in government-approved drug treatment clinics, and patients must go to these clinics every day to obtain their medication.

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