Methadone is most commonly seen as a treatment for heroin addiction but many learn the hard way that methadone treatment can be simply trading one addiction for another. Methadone also continues to be a recreational drug of choice by those who seek the euphoric high of opioids. Created by the Germans during World War II as a morphine substitute, methadone is longer lasting than morphine and withdrawal symptoms are more severe. Despite the risks, methadone is considered the less of two evils against heroin and morphine and can be found in state sponsored clinics. This site is for those who wish to halt their dependence on methadone, also known as Dolophine, and live a life free from the shackles of all substances.

Methadone is a pain reliving opioids that resembles the prescription medications Darvon and Darvocet. Like all prescription opioids and street drugs such as heroin, the threat of physical dependence and psychological dependence is very high. Most individuals who find themselves dependent on methadone are often familiar with addiction since they are using methadone to combat the consequences of heroin. It can be a confusing and frustrating period as users find themselves now addicted to methadone rather than heroin and that their dependence is validated by a doctor rather than a dealer.

The bottom line is this- if you or a loved one finds that methadone is not the solution you were looking for then you can benefit from treatment for dependence. Treatment must be done at a licensed facility with physicians on staff since withdrawal from methadone is often worse than heroin. Symptoms begin with flu-like signs such as body pain, runny nose, diarrhea, insomnia and restlessness. Continued withdrawal symptoms could get worse depending on the current dosage level and include muscle and intestinal spasms, back-ache, hot and cold flashes, and severe diarrhea.

All too often individuals cannot deal with these severe withdrawal symptoms and take a large dose of methadone to "get well." Depending on the tolerance level and dosage, an overdose can cause the body to shut down and go into a coma or death.

So far we have basically addressed the physical demands and troubles associated with methadone. Often the emotional and mental stress on the user and his or her family and friends can cause the most harm. The lying, sneaking around and emotional unavailability puts the methadone user in a very small world where he or she feels alone and helpless. A proper treatment facility will deal with the physical and emotional damages of methadone use.

Scripts has dedicated an exclusive facility to those who are suffering from the damages of prescribed medications such as methadone. Doctors are on staff to oversee the withdrawal period and ensure that this process is as comfortable as possible. At the same time licensed counselors treat the emotional damage brought on by methadone dependence and teach new behaviors to deal with cravings and emotional pain.

Please do not hesitate to give us a call to talk about what can be done to break the dependence on methadone. The phone call is free, confidential and we're waiting to hear from you.