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Methadone Side Effects - What to Expect?

Methadone Side Effects - What to Expect?

Thinking about using methadone but worried about the side effects? Well, firstly, know that while there are some side effects associated with the drug, it is a very well tolerated medication and most people find the side effects to be very manageable. Secondly, a lot of misinformation surrounds methadone, so some of what you may have heard may be untrue. Learn more about the side effects of methadone and learn if it might be a form of addiction treatment that will work for you.

John Lee · 3/29/2024
Avoiding Methadone Overdose During the Dangerous First 2 Weeks

Avoiding Methadone Overdose During the Dangerous First 2 Weeks

Your risk of overdose is higher during the first 2 weeks on methadone than it was before you started. Learn how to stay safe until you get stabilized.

John Lee · 5/12/2016
8 Methadone Falsehoods – Forget the Fiction, Learn the Facts

8 Methadone Falsehoods – Forget the Fiction, Learn the Facts

Think you know methadone? Be careful, because a lot of what’s passed as common knowledge about this controversial medication has little basis in fact. Here are 8 common methadone myths exposed and debunked.

John Lee · 9/6/2011

What Is Methadone? – An Introduction

Although methadone has long been a somewhat controversial and unfortunately stigmatized medication, it’s also the most effective medication for the treatment of opiate addiction. A daily dose of methadone removes all drug cravings and withdrawal symptoms from even the most severely dependent opiate abuser and lets you get your life back on the right track, free from the pulls of temptation. Methadone has a low entry cost and is easily available throughout America.

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