Quick Facts About Methadone
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) using methadone is one of the most successful options available to people struggling with opioid use disorder. Methadone treatment combined with counseling are powerful recovery tools for addiction to heroin, fentanyl or prescription pain medications. If you’re considering entering an opioid treatment program (OTP), here are some methadone quick facts you should know. Methadone […]
How States Have Adapted With COVID-19 and Methadone Treatment
Patients recovering from opioid use disorder are living in an unprecedented time due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended social isolation as a key measure for preventing this infectious disease. Yet those who rely on methadone to assist with their withdrawal management cannot stay home if they […]
Methadone Maintenance Treatment Pros and Cons
The opioid crisis continues to destroy lives in the United States, and few people receive the treatment they need to overcome addiction. Part of this issue is a lack of public understanding of what forms of treatment are available and effective. Methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) is a form of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) that offers people […]
Why are Opioids in Medication used to Treat Opioid Use Disorder?
Since the first swell of heroin misuse in the late 1960’s and 70’s through the more recent epidemic that has spanned more than two decades, addiction science has come a long way in discovering more about the nature of substance use disorder. Despite the mountains of scientific data available, many still don’t see addiction as […]
Methadone and Depression
Methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) is an effective way of taking care of patients who are opioid dependents. This treatment has led to improved quality of life in such patients. Psychiatric disorders, such as depression and anxiety, occur more often in people treated for substance abuse. This, in turn, may affect the course and efficacy of […]
Methadone and Beer: A Dangerous Mix
Consuming a combination of alcohol and Methadone medication is a hazardous activity that can lead to serious health problems or death. Methadone is an opioid medication prescribed for pain relief or, more commonly, used in medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. Methadone, like other opioid drugs and medications, alters the way the brain and central […]
How to Get on a Methadone Program
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with methadone helps patients manage withdrawal symptoms and learn recovery skills. If you need help with opioid addiction recovery, a MAT clinic can support you. Discover the steps to take to start a methadone program below. Signs That You Could Benefit From Methadone Treatment Opioid addiction comes with distinct signs that can seem obvious […]
Anti-Anxiety Medication and Opioids
When a person experiences persistent anxiety, it may be a sign of anxiety disorder. A large number of people experience some type of anxiety disorder during their lifetime, so the use of prescription anti-anxiety medication is common. However, prescriptions for benzodiazepines, the most common type of anti-anxiety drug, are on the rise. Prescriptions for drugs […]
Methadone Myths
Methadone has been used for the treatment of opioid addiction for more than 50 years. While Methadone maintenance has been effective in helping people addicted to heroin and prescription opioids, there are many common myths about Methadone Maintenance treatment. That’s why we want to review some common myths about methadone and let you know the […]
What Is Klonopin and Can It Be Combined With Methadone?
Klonopin is a drug used for controlling seizures or anxiety disorders. Like all other medicines, it can have unintended effects when combined with other drugs such as methadone. Here’s a brief description of Klonopin and what can happen when you mix it with methadone. What Is Klonopin? Klonopin is a type of anti-epileptic or anti-convulsant […]
