Methadone is a long-acting opioid medication that is used to reduce withdrawal symptoms in people addicted to heroin or other narcotic drugs, and it can also be used as a pain reliever.
Methadone for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) helps to reduce withdrawal symptoms and drug cravings without causing the “high” associated with drug addiction. Methadone is a highly regulated medication (Schedule 2 Controlled Substances Act) and, when used for OUD, it is only available through approved opioid treatment programs (OTP) that involve regular monitoring, counseling, and drug testing to make sure that patients are making progress in their recovery.
Methadone is used for severe and persistent pain that can not be treated effectively with other pain medications, including immediate-release opioids.
Methadone works by activating the opioid receptors in the brain and nervous system. It is usually taken orally as a liquid or tablet.
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