Methadone Treatment: Methadone Facts

Question: What is your opinion of methadone treatment for opiate addiction?

(Posted by: Cleo on 2009-07-27 12:40:15)

Just want to hear peoples opinions of the use of Methadone perscribing for the use of opiate addiction detox. This isn't just about the use of methadone for detox from heroin but also about the detox of all opiate addictive narcotics. Whatdo you think aboiut it, do you have any experience with it, do you think methadone is succesful for detox or not? Or any other opinions you have about methadone use. Have you ever heard of methadone being abused etc....basically anything you want to say! I know i've posted a question like this already but i really need some more opinions and i would love to get some comments from past users of opiates or some medical opinions, but any opinion is gret! thanks for your help!

Posted by: littlebethan on 2009-07-27, 12:54:29

Methadone is used for maintenance and not detox. It can be used for a gradual reduction. Librium or other benzos are used for detox.