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Methadone Addiction

Methadone Addiction

  • What is methadone?
  • What is methadone abuse?
  • Methadone withdrawal symptoms
  • What are the side effects of methadone?
  • Is methadone addiction curable?

What is methadone?
Methadone is a powerful narcotic. It was discovered in Germany in the year 1937. It has a high possibility for abuse.


What is methadone abuse?
Methadone is as addictive than heroin and moreover abandonment from it is absolutely worse compared to heroin withdrawal. For instance, heroin withdrawal takes about 15 days, and methadone might take about 35 days or even more. For this tough and belligerent resistance, many individuals continue taking methadone rather withdrawing. The increased use of methadone has elevated the death ratio every year.

Methadone withdrawal symptoms
Methadone withdrawal symptoms are severe they last a long time. Many individuals consider it harder to kick off methadone addiction, but it depends upon their intake. Some methadone withdrawal symptoms will include:

  • Running nose
  • Frequent sneezing
  • Dilated pupils
  • Frequent yawning
  • Tearing of eyes
  • Abdominal cramps
  • Fever
  • Nausea
  • Irritability
  • Tremors
  • Body aches

What are the side effects of methadone?
Wondering about the disturbing side effects of methadone? Side effects of methadone consumption include the following:

  • Sudden weight gain
  • Constipation troubles
  • Huge intake of fluids
  • Frequent urination
  • Hands and feet becoming numb
  • Hallucinations
  • Abnormal heart beat
  • Double or blurred vision
  • Loss of appetite and many more

Is methadone addiction curable?
Methadone addiction is curable. Find a drug rehabilitation center near you in our drug rehabilitation centers list and contact a drug rehab counselor immediately.

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