Methadone: Methadone Facts

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

Whats the normal starting dose of methadone?


Are methadone really harmful?
is taking methadone harmful if takin for 6mts if yes than what areas in the body affected . personal exspierience and physician please

Why does methamphetamine make it so you dont need as much methadone when on methadone program?
At one time when I was on the methadone maintainence program taking methadone daily ,I also smoked methamphetamine. I noticed that while smoking meth, I didn't need as much methadone or need to take it as often. I have since detoxed off methadone and have no intentions on doing meth or any other drug, however, I have always been very curious as to why my body didn't need as much methadone while I used methamphetamine. So I would like to know why I didn't need as much methadone when i used methamphetamine..

Should methadone be used in a person tht has emphysem?
got a previous answer on methadone tht was very very heplful from sparrow but i have moderate to severe copd not on oxygen yet dosage 5mg 3 times a day wake up in the middle of the night gasping for air had to rip of my cpap it's like too much air. never had tht before or after i stopped methadone

If I take my last dose of methadone on a Monday, when will I be able to feel the effects of hydrocodone?
I take 120 mg of methadone each day. However, i am about to run out of medicine. I have some hydrocodone. I know that methadone blocks the effects of hydrocodone. I want to know when i could expect the methadone to be out of my system so that the hydrocodone will be effective. Also, is there anything I can do to " help" flush the methadone from my system?

What are the long term effects of methadone?


My DR is going to drop me 10mg a day on methadone to 0!i take 330mg daily I think alot of it is mental!scared?


Has anyone tried cat food as an alternative to methadone?
It's a fact that once a cat has had Whiskas for a while, it loses any interest in ingesting anything else. Ask any cat owner. It doesn't matter what else you put down, the cat won't touch it. Whiskas for druggies. Waddaya think?They could make a " Cold Turkey" flavour. oldtimekid2 Yeah, well. That's not a very good answer. You don't know what you're talking about, for one thing. You, clearly, haven't observed the phenomenon. It goes way beyond simple preference. There is definitely a drug element.

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

I have been addicted to methadone for 6 yrs, what can I expect?
What can I expect if I were to quit now, I am 37 and my daily dose is 40 400mg? Please this is a serious question.To The Bookie, hey dick I have already kicked it and didn't feel sorry for myself one time, what are you a dam dumbass moncho asholeo that thinks he has all the answer. take the time to look up the answer or don't answer. I was speaking in terms of my health not my addiction dumass.and meth verse methadone is not very addictive and please, don't act like you now something about this unless you have been on both, I have. Meth was a walk in the park.

Was off methadone for 3 days?
Then 3 days later took another 1.5 mg subutex. Then 3 days later took 9 mg methadone. Been 2 days since the methadone. Have i set myself back to square 1 with all the drug swapping? I have heard that it can help with the withdrawals. I have about 6 mg methadone left and was going to take 1 mg every 3 days and then be done with it. Anyone have advice on whether this is a good or bad idea?

Can i get in the royal marines after being on methadone?
well i am on methadone for a habbit i got while useing codeine phosphate for a broken ankle.. that was nearly 2 years ago, so im cumin down off the methadone now and will be off it by the time i apply for the marines, but will i still be allowed in?? because they will check my medical records and see ive been on it. i dont want to lie to them so i just need some advice first. thankyou in advance

Methadone?! please help me?
please help.my boyfriend was herion addict for 12 years and has been clean for 3 years but was on methadone. he has stopped taking methadone since 2 days ago. he did reduce his dose slowly but stopped at 5ml or 10ml a day.not sure now. but anyway... he having bad cold turkey syptoms.. he wont talk to me alot about it because he knows i worry but what symptoms is he likely to be having and what can i do to help him and how long will this last?????i know he been aching in legs but thats all i know.. please help me i love him sooo much and cant bear to see him not hiself. i want to0 help him

Methadone pills (help)!!!!!!?
i got some methadone pills 10mgs and i was wondering how much can i sell a few pills in Portland,Oregon how much dose it sell on the streets?