Methadone Substance Abuse Treatment
What is Methadone and why do people use it?
Dolophine is the synthetic opioid that is marketed under a number of different brand names, one of which is Methadone. Since the late 1940’s, Methadone has been prescribed for the treatment of opioid dependencies involving substances such as heroin or morphine because of its cross-tolerance characteristics that it shares with other opioids. It is also prescribed for treating chronic pain. Its lengthy range of effectiveness is the primary reason that it is used in the treatment of pain.
Oral doses of the drug are administered to patients in addiction treatment and recovery facilities to stabilize them because it mitigates the withdrawal symptoms which are characteristic of any opioid dependency. Methadone substance abuse treatment programs are still being employed today to treat these dependencies because it is still the most effective method for alleviating the consequences of these addictions. When using slightly higher doses of Methadone, you can block the euphoric effects of these substances.
When an individual is treated in this fashion, they can easily reduce or stop using these opiates altogether. However, it is not uncommon for the recovering individual to continue to use Methadone for many years even after they have overcome their addiction to heroin or morphine. Additionally, Methadone is oftentimes the replacement for other synthetics such as Oxycontin, Percocet, and Vicodin.
Signs of dependency
Methadone addiction sometimes becomes apparent to the suffering individual when they start to feel like they cannot function throughout the day without taking the drug. The abuse of the drug comes in numerous forms and indicates that a Methadone addiction is present. These include:
- taking methadone in conjunction with alcohol and other substances such as heroin or morphine
- lying to the doctor regarding your symptoms in order to get a higher dose of Methadone
- taking a higher dosage of the drug than what the label indicates
- using methadone while you continue to use heroin
If any or all of the above information applies to you or a loved one, then you should consider consulting with a Methadone substance abuse treatment facility.
Our facility is here with open arms
The Delray Recovery Center can help you with a Methadone substance abuse treatment program so that you get the help you deserve and need. Our programs are based on a wide range of Holistic and traditional therapies that use a combination of 12-step workshops, educational seminars, group and individual counseling sessions, and life skills workshops. We have found with clients in the past that this is the most effective way to increase an individual’s chances at total recovery and enhance the substance-free experience.
