Methadone Information & Resources

Which Withdrawal Symptoms Does Methadone Treat?

Certain medications can treat certain symptoms better than others. Unlike most medications used to treat opioid withdrawal, methadone minimizes all …

How Do I Tell My Methadone Doctor I Need to Make a Change to My Treatment?

It can be a daunting task to discuss your methadone treatment with your doctor, especially if you are not exactly …

Group Therapy as a Part of Methadone Maintenance

As stated by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, “Many therapeutic settings use group therapy to capitalize on the social …

Can Methadone Treat Stimulant Addiction?

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, “At this time, there are no medications that are FDA-approved for treating …

Tips for the Safe Use of Methadone Maintenance

Methadone maintenance is one of the most trusted methods for opioid addiction treatment. According to the National Institute on Drug …

Why Bother with Therapy & Support Groups When Methadone Treatment Works Just Fine by Itself?

The use of methadone as an opiate addiction treatment has all but revolutionized the addictions field in terms of how …

Methadone Treatment Success: Determining Factors

Anyone considering methadone treatment has likely already tried drug treatment one or more times with little success to show for …

Will I Need to Take Other Medications During Methadone Maintenance Treatment?

Usually, other medications are not necessary during methadone maintenance treatment. However, every patient’s situation is different, and while certain medications …

Is Methadone More Addictive Than Heroin?

Methadone is a habit-forming drug that can become addictive if abused. But, contrary to popular belief, methadone is not more …

How Much Methadone Will I Need?

According to the National Library of Medicine, methadone “works to treat people who were addicted to opiate drugs by producing …

Methadone Maintenance Treatment Resources