Methadone Addiction Recovery
What is methadone?
The drug methadone is a synthetic opioid that goes by several other trademarked names such as Amidone, Dolophine, Heptadon, and Symoron. It is prescribed as a painkiller or as a maintenance drug for individuals who have a dependency on opioids. However, it is most commonly associated with treating heroin and morphine addiction and has been since the late 1940’s. Its use as an analgesic stems from the lengthy duration of effectiveness that characterizes the drug.
Today, the majority of the addiction treatment and recovery centers in the US offer methadone addiction recovery programs. This is still the most effective methadone for helping an individual overcome their addiction to the drug and the harsh consequences it can create. The euphoric effect of opioids such as heroin or morphine can be blocked by increasing the dose of methadone that is administered. When an individual is properly dosed, it enables them to reduce their use of opioids or stop altogether.
The warning signs of methadone addiction
For all the good that Methadone does the opioid addict, it has a high potential for being used recreationally. As with any other addictive substance, methadone addiction exhibits certain symptoms which indicate the existence of a problem. The warning signs indicating methadone abuse, addiction, or dependency include:
- taking methadone with other drugs or alcohol
- lying to a doctor about symptoms so that they will prescribe a higher dose
- taking a larger dose than what is prescribed
- taking methadone with heroin
If you have noticed any of these signs where you or a loved one is concerned, you are most likely a candidate for a methadone addiction recovery program and should pursue getting professional help as soon as possible.
Let our facility help you overcome your addiction
At the Delray Recovery Center, we realize that no two individuals are ever alike. Therefore, each person has their own unique set of needs that need to be addressed in individual fashion. We developed our “Strength to Change” program for those individuals who need something more than a generalized approach to methadone addiction recovery like what is typically found in the traditional rehab facilities.
The program is comprised of a combination of alternative, Holistic, and traditional therapies and can be customized to address your individual needs by our experienced and skilled professional staff of addiction specialists. They are physicians, psychiatrists, and therapists whose expertise lies in the field of addiction treatment and recovery. For the individual that is suffering with the abuse of, addiction to, or dependency on methadone, this is a powerful program and offers the hope of successful methadone addiction recovery.
Contact Delray Recovery Center Today
If you or someone you care for is currently caught up in the destructive grip of addiction, please seek help with Delray Addiction Treatment Center. We are an addiction treatment provider that understands the struggle. We know the suffering of the addict and the heartache of the families involved.
Call us today at the toll free number at the top of the page. If you are fearful of voicing the problem, please simply fill out our form. Any measure of contact is a step in the right direction.
