Methadone Uses: Methadone Facts

methadone uses - Important information about methadone uses in drug rehabs and drug addiction detox.

Methadone use?
My father had been perscribed methadone for the past 15 yrs. He died two weeks ago his autopsy showed a high dose of methadone and cirrosis. Is it normal for methadone to be perscribed is high doses for such a long period of time he was using it to rehabilite from drug use

Methadone use question ?
My sister has been acting very strange for about 2 years now, since she got together with her current boyfriend who the WHOLE family HATES . She's tired all the time, falls asleep talking to you even standing up I know they boyfriend used to do heroin because we found old newspaper articles about him being arrested for possession ... at least 3 times that we know of. The most recent was May 2006. And he went to jail for 8 months for that one.Today, my sister's son asked me what methadone is. He said mom and her boyfriend take it. Long story short ... She's not and never has been in any kind of drug program. He's not either, as far as we know. So where do they get it from? Is this something you can buy " on the street" ?Also, if he is in a drug program, that we don't know about, how does he get it to her? My sister in law is a nurse who used to work with addicts and she says if he's in a program they make you take it right there, in front of them ... it's not like they give it you and you can take it home. I can't confront her about this until I know more about it so any help would be great.Thanks By the way, my sister is 35 and does not have any kind of chronic pain.

Why is methadone used to treat heroin addiction when it's also an opiate just like heroin?
Wouldn't this be like fighting fire with fire? I don't get it. Please enlighten me.

Methadone.ANY APPROPRIATE INFO NEEDED.For how long is Methadone used to detox from opiate drug addiction?
Hi, i have just started on a methadone programme for Opiate drug addiction. I know very little about methadone, i want to know what dose people take and for what? also how long it is used for? i've heard a lot of people say they've been on it for years and i find that quite disheartening, it just seems like i am swapping one drug addiction for another I also want to know of it's success rate for leaving patients clean of all drugs long term? If anyone has ANY helpful information about Methadone treatment i would really appreciate it. I don't know anyone personally who has been through a methadone program so it would be great to hear anything from people who have had firsthand experience with Methadone. I feel about out of my depth here and need some advise Thanks in advance.

First time methadone use?
i want to know if this pill will kill meiv done cocaine a few time but not addictedsmoked pot every few weeks for the past yearSERIOUSLY will this little pill kill me.

Can long term methadone use wreck your body?
i know someone who is on methadone maintance and also has hepatitis c, has been offered interferon alfa and ribavirn treatment for this but is'nt sure about the long term effects of methadone use

Is methadone used to treat inhalant addiction?
I've heard of methadone being used to treat a lot of addictions from heroin to benzos to painkillers and even pot lol? . I beiginning to think I might actually have a problem like everyone has been telling me. I guess I was always to fu ed up to admit it. I huff a lot of axe, hairspray, and nailpolish remover. Almost everyday. I really just cant seem to stop. I've actually tried quitting before but the urge was too unbearable and I always gave in and relapsed. If methadone treats inhalant addiction I am going to ask a friend to take me to a local methadone clinic. If not.. I might just be done for

Does methadone use cause traces of blood in stools as i have had three concecutive stool samples and all showe?
blood instools , i have been on methadone for 7 years and totally have chronic constapation there is sometimes a few spots of blood on the toilet paper as i squeeze very hard as i never get a natural need to go to the toilet i had a colonascopy just over two years ago and everything was clear please help me?

Why is methadone used to treat opiate addicitons?
Isnt methadone also an opiod narcotic painkiller? I dont see how giving methadone to addicts helps them quit?

I need a pain clinic in ne pa. I HAVE records of prior methadone use for pain 4 the last 4 yrs! Need answer!?
I am not looking for advice I am looking for the answer to the question I am asking. I know what drs. do re methadone. I have records I have been on it for 4 years and recently moved from AZ to PA and need a pain clinic HERE that prescribes methadone

Why is methadone used for addiction treatment when it happens to be an opiate just like heroin?
Wouldn't people get addicted to methadone too? I know people started out believing that heroin is some kind of treatment for morphine addiction. What if methadone is the same way? I'm just really curious.