Detox from Methadone

What is Methadone?

One of the drugs that is used in opiate and opioid detox is Dolophine. It is marketed under several brand names such as Amidone, Heptadon, Methadose, Physeptone, and Symoron. However, it is most commonly known as Methadone, a medication that is most often seen in codeine, heroin, and morphine addiction treatment and recovery programs. Surprisingly, Methadone is not a new drug and has been in use since the 1940’s. It has been classified as an anti-addiction medication due to its cross-tolerance of opiates and opioids.

Today, Methadone is widely used throughout the US at numerous addiction treatment and recovery centers and is referred to as Methadone maintenance. In some cases, the drug is used for the treatment of chronic pain because of its effectiveness and lengthy duration. However, the primary application of Methadone is and has always been the stabilization of individuals who are suffering with opiate and opioid addiction or dependency and the relief of the withdrawal symptoms that they suffer during the detox stage or rehab.

Unfortunately, Methadone has become a popular substance with recreational drug users because it is easier and cheaper to get than heroin or morphine. However, in many cases, when the individual is using the medication during opiate or opioid they become dependent upon it in much the same way they were dependent on the opiate or opioid substance they were addicted to. If this happens, the individual will most likely need the professional help of a rehab center and detox from Methadone use.

The signs of Methadone abuse, addiction, or dependency

Methadone blocks the euphoric effects of opiates such as codeine, heroin, and morphine as well as semi-synthetic opioid drugs such as hydrocodone and oxycodone medications or OxyContin and Vicodin. Methadone functions by tricking the brain into believing that the opiate or opioid that the individual has been abusing is present in their system. This is the primary reason why the drug has become so popular among recreational drug users.

Whether an individual is taking Methadone as prescribed by a physician for opiate or opioid addiction or dependency, or they are using it recreationally, there are 4 factors that indicate the presence of Methadone abuse, addiction, or dependency:

•  doctor shopping or lying to different physicians in order to get multiple prescriptions for Methadone
•   taking increasingly higher doses of the drug as tolerances build up and dependency becomes apparent
•   using Methadone with alcohol or another addictive substance
•   using the drug even though you are still using heroin or morphine

If any of the above applies to you or a loved one, you should consider yourself a candidate for detox from Methadone and discuss your circumstances with an addiction specialist, physician, or therapist.

Getting professional help for your addiction or dependency

The Delray Recovery Center has one of the highest recovery success rates in the US today. Our 5-Phase Step Down Model or Strength to Change programs are some of the most effective in the country. For more information, contact us today at the toll-free phone number listed above.