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What is the main drawback in methadone treatment for a heroin addict?
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∙ 14y ago
The main drawbacks for an addict, are that methadone withdraws are more severe and prolonged than coming off of 'street heroin'. Most addicts taking methadone are on it for a long time. Methadone is an addictive substance - the longer you are on it the more you need! Which is why the amount of addicts who actually achieve abstinence whilst using methadone is very low. Methadone dose not stop the obsessive behaviour or thoughts associated with addiction. Addicts usually end up with two addictions - to the methadone and to the heroin! In general, and at best, it can be described as a harm reduction measure. It is cheap to produce and controllable by the Authorities. Which is why it has been, and continues to be used.
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∙ 8y agoAddiction to methadone. !
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What has the author Donald Hutchings written?
Donald Hutchings has written: 'Methadone' 'Education for industry' 'Methadone, treatment for addiction' -- subject(s): Drug abuse, Drugs, Heroin, Heroin abuse, Juvenile literature, Methadone maintenance, Treatment
Can you take methadone while on herion?
yes.. i have known people to abuse methadone when they cannot find heroin. methadone also has a withdrawl factor that can be compared to actual heroin withdrawl. eventhough it is used to get off heroin its really just substituting one for the another.
What is methadone hydrochloride used?
Methadone Hydrochloride is used as a herion replacement in the treatment herion addicts to help get them off heroin.
What are the best treatment options for a heroin addict?
There is no cure heroin addiction you have to go cold turkey without heroin for 7-10 days which is arguably the most hardest thing anyone will do in there life or you can take methadone which acts on the dopamine receptors which gives the feeling of pleasure like heroin but after your not addicted to heroin anymore the chances are you will be addicted to methadone which trying to stop that addiction takes months of pain and agony, so just don't do it hope this helped
What are the reasons that some people would use methadone and others can only tolerate LAAM?
methadone is a substitute for heroin. it taakes away the cravings from heroin and u should not use methadone & heroin cuz depending on the mg of methadone your on the methadone blocks the heroin when you do it (heroin)..
What happens if you receive methadone treatment but continue to use heroin?
NOT A LOT you will be wasting money. methadone acts to block the opiate receptors all of us have.
Does methadone hide heroin in a drug test?
No, Methadone will not hide heroin on a drug test.
If you took 20 mgs of methadone 24 hours ago will it block the effects of heroin?
it all depends on the dosage of methadone and how often you take the dose. If you are in a treatment program you should not be using heroin. Talk to your counselor or somebody else you trust about your cravings. if you are not in a methadone maintenance program I suggest you get into one.
Why you are still having cravings on 16mil suboxone?
Because Suboxone is well known as an ineffective treatment for addiction to heroin. Methadone is the preferred choice for addiction to heroin, I advise you ask your substance abuse professional to switch to methadone if you are still experiencing withdrawal symptoms.
What is worse a heroin addict or an alcoholic?
its heroine addict, i know from expierience.
Will you feel a percocet if you are a heroin addict?
no
Can you get treatment with methadone for heroin or other opiate dependence while pregnant?
Yes. In fact, pregnant women who have been heroin dependent are often considered first priority, as methadone will not only stabilize them, but will also not allow the fetus to go through abrupt withdrawal from opiates.
