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Methadone Addiction
Treatment – An Overview
O Detoxification
O The initial step in the treatment of methadone addiction is
detoxification by ceasing or gradually reducing the methadone
dosage. This can be performed using two methods: traditional
detox or rapid detox.
O Counselling
O The individual counselling mainly focuses on the emotional issues
that are caused due to methadone addiction in a highly secure
environment. It is really helpful for the mental health of the patient,
especially for a person who is dealing with depression or anxiety.
O Behavioral and Cognitive-behavioral Therapy
O A behavioral therapy, as the name states, is effective for replacing
the unhealthy behaviors with healthier and improved behaviors. It
provides a positive reinforcement, which is highly beneficial for the
long-term health of the patient.
O It may also include cognitive-behavioral therapy, which focuses
more on the emotional aspects of patients, helping them to
develop healthy patterns. It may also identify and redesign the
thought process, which led to the addiction in the first place.