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A synthetic narcotic that is used as an analgesic in pain management and in the treatment of opioid dependence. For opioid dependence, because of methadone’s long duration of effect, it is used as a substitute for shorter-acting narcotics such as heroin or morphine, producing a less socially disabling addiction or aiding in withdrawal from opioids. Methadone may itself be abused, however.<\/p>\n

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A synthetic opiate whose pharmacological properties resemble those of morphine but is slightly more potent.<\/p>\n

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A synthetically produced narcotic drug, used to reduce pain and as a substitute for heroin in the treatment of addiction.<\/p>\n

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Synthetic opiate used to treat people with opiate dependency.<\/p>\n

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A man-made, long-acting narcotic that is used by some drug-rehabilitation facilities to break heroin addiction. While methadone satisfies the heroin addict’s craving for opiates, it produces little or none of the euphoria associated with such drugs. Some methadone treatment programs strive for eventual abstinence while others are geared toward long-term maintenance.<\/p>\n

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Synthetic narcotic pain reliever used to treat opiate- (especially heroin-) addicted persons and sometimes to relieve severe pain. Adverse effects include drowsiness, gastrointestinal disturbances, respiratory and circulatory depression, and the potential for addiction.<\/p>\n

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A potent narcotic analgesic drug administered by mouth or injection to relieve severe pain and as a linctus to suppress coughs. Digestive upsets, drowsiness, and dizziness may occur, and prolonged use may lead to dependence.<\/p>\n

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A drug sometimes used as a substitute for heroin in treatment for drug abuse.<\/p>\n

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A synthetic opioid analgesic medication resembling morphine, methadone is provided with careful oversight, gradually reducing doses, to individuals participating in heroin or morphine withdrawal programs. It can also serve as a remedy for intense pain in those who cannot endure morphine. Potential adverse effects encompass sensations of nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness, and dry mouth.<\/p>\n

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A synthetic narcotic that is used as an analgesic in pain management and in the treatment of opioid dependence. For opioid dependence, because of methadone’s long duration of effect, it is used as a substitute for shorter-acting narcotics such as heroin or morphine, producing a less socially disabling addiction or aiding in withdrawal from opioids. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-28140","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-m"],"yoast_head":"\nMethadone - Definition of Methadone<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A synthetic narcotic that is used as an analgesic in pain management and in the treatment of opioid dependence. 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