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Everything You Need to Know about
Methadone as a Drug Abuse Treatment
•Effects of Methadone
–Known as an opioid, methadone may help a patient with pain relief. It is not
entirely like heroin because it does not lead to a euphoric state. However, it still
promotes a feeling of general wellbeing, slows down your heart rate, lowers
blood pressure, and leads to a drop in your body temperature. It promotes a state
of tranquility, which keeps you from dealing with the temptation of using heroin.
•Methadone for Heroin Dependence
–Many people think you should not take methadone because it acts like heroin in
the system. While it is true, taking methadone may help control heroin
withdrawal effects. Moreover, it is possible to stick with methadone for some
time because it is cheaper than heroin. It stays longer in the body as compared to
heroin, which means you are less likely to experience a crash after a few hours. In
most cases, it stays active in your system for 24 hours, which helps limit
dependence on heroin.