Methadone is a drug commonly used to treat opiate addiction and relieve pain. Methadone is not intended to treat addictions to other drugs such as alcohol, cocaine marijuana or other non-opioid drugs. Methadone blocks the receptors in the brain that are affected by opiates such as heroin and prescription drugs, enabling users to gradually detox from opiates without experiencing painful withdrawal symptoms.
Methadone is considered the gold standard for opioid addiction treatment. Many studies have been formed and these studies support the evidence that methadone maintenance treatment, such as the program we offer, is a successful and effective program in treating heroin and opiate dependence.
