Methadone addiction symptoms and signs are fairly straightforward. If you suspect a loved one is addicted to Methadone, you’ve probably already noticed some of the signs. Read on to learn more about the symptoms of methadone addiction. Methadone is a synthetic opiate prescribed for pain but better known for its treatment of opiate addiction. People…
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DetailsThousands of people have found lasting recovery from addiction to opiates including Methadone, OxyContin and heroin. What’s truly impressive is that, in a crowded field as drug detox, Waismann Method’s Methadone Detox Center has maintained an excellent reputation for its safety and effectiveness for almost 20 years. . In addition, the Waismann Method ® has…
DetailsMethadone detox can cause very uncomfortable and sometimes unsafe withdrawal symptoms, you will want to arm yourself with information that can keep you safe. Methadone is a narcotic prescription medication that is an analgesic but most often used to treat opiate addiction. This opiate replacement drug is meant to be a substitution for heroin, OxyContin and…
DetailsThe Real Facts About Methadone Addiction Methadone is a long-acting drug that blocks the euphoric effects and sedative properties of opiates such as heroin and OxyContin. It also blunts the craving, which helps to reduce the chances for a relapse, and reduces symptoms of opiate withdrawal. Methadone maintenance programs were instituted in the U.S. in…
DetailsPrescription Drug “Tourists” Pose New Challenge For Law Enforcement Officials Trying To Control Painkiller Epidemic As officials in states such as Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia crack down on so called “pill mills,” dealers and addicts are finding creative ways to get their supply. Opiate painkillers such as Vicodin, Percocet and OxyContin are known to…
DetailsPeople struggling with Methadone Addiction face physical and psychological symptoms when detoxing. These can be hard to manage without the help and support of a professional detox program. There are certain opiate treatment centers that can minimize – even eliminate – the symptoms of Methadone withdrawal. Trying to quit on your own is not wise…
DetailsSometimes, people need to detox from a drug that was designed to help them kick other, more serious drugs. This can be the case with both methadone and Suboxone, considered opiate replacement therapies. If you have taken methadone for opiate addiction, you may be one of the people who find they’ve become dependent upon it.…
DetailsContrary to what you may have heard, it is possible to become dependent upon medication prescribed to treat opiate addiction. Methadone and other opiate replacement therapies (Suboxone, Subutex) can be habit-forming as well, prompting patients to find a way to detox altogether from opiates. Methadone is often dispensed in a clinic for people who’ve become…
DetailsPregnant women who are dependent upon Methadone or any other opiate may feel like they need to stop using these drugs at once. Fears about the danger to their unborn babies may prompt this, but officials strongly warn that trying to detox can do more harm. Trying a “cold turkey” Methadone detox is not the…
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