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Long term effects of methadone on the body (INFOGRAPHIC)

How does methadone work? Methadone, an opiate analgesic medication, works in the brain to change how the body feels and reacts to pain. Because of this property, methadone is usually prescribed to...

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Long term effects of methadone on the brain (INFOGRAPHIC)

Methadone abuse has adverse effects on the brain Methadone is a useful medication when prescribed to people detoxing and recovering from opioid drug addiction and helps lower the harmful and risky...

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How to help a methadone addict?

If you have a problem with methadone abuse, dependency or addiction, quitting this opioid painkiller can be a difficult and painful journey. Living with a methadone addict friend or loved one can also...

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Physical addiction to methadone

Most often, methadone is primarily used in the detoxification and maintenance of individuals dependent on opiates (particularly heroin) and the treatment of people with severe and chronic pain....

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How To Stop Taking Methadone?

READING SUMMARY: The best way to stop taking methadone is by consulting a medical professional. Methadone withdrawal can be painful and psychologically challenging. Whatever discontinuation method you...

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Can you get addicted to methadone?

It is possible to be addicted to methadone? Yes. Contrary to popular belief, people can become addicted to methadone. How? Methadone can be habit forming when used other than prescribed over a...

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Methadone rehab cost

Addicted to methadone? Rehab can help! Rehabs are structured settings that help people recover from addiction to drugs and alcohol. Why are they so important? Rehab helps address the physical and/or...

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Methadone rehab treatment: What to expect?

Overcome Your Methadone Addiction And Change Your Life With Medical Treatment There are different ways to beat methadone addiction. Some people choose to go “cold turkey”, some prefer outpatient rehab,...

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Methadone Detection Timelines (INFOGRAPHIC)

Why a Methadone Drug Test? You may need a drug test for methadone if an employer requires it for a job position. Athletes and sport professionals are also usually tested for drug use. So are people who...

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Rehab for Methadone

Methadone as Treatment? Used since the 1960s, methadone has proven effective in the treatment of  heroin addiction. Methadone is excellent treatment option, particularly for people who do not respond...

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