Methadone Rehab and Developed DependenciesPosted by one40 on February 21st, 2014 A narcotic painkiller, methadone is also used to aid in the treatment of heroin addiction. There is a lot of controversy about whether or not methadone should be used to aid in rehab, as improper (and sometimes even proper) intake of the drug may cause dependency or accidental addiction. Despite the risk of developed dependency, however, methadone is still widely used for heroin treatment. With the right dosage and closely controlled / monitored use, this drug can help get an addict overcome his addiction to heroin—an extremely dangerous street drug. A methadone only detox will not be sufficient for a long term recovery. All detox programmes at One40 offer clients a therapeutic programme, as we uphold the belief that recovery is only possible if an oppourntiy is given to our clients for them to work on negative thoughts and feelings that triggered their substance misuse historically. How Does Methadone Help Treat Heroin Addiction? Taking methadone during heroin detox helps prevent withdrawal symptoms or at least make withdrawal less severe. In most cases, doctors start patients at lower doses of methadone, slowly increasing dosage until the patient becomes more stable and until withdrawal symptoms fade. Doctors must be very careful in administering doses to keep patients from developing methadone addiction. Remember that while methadone and heroin share similar characteristics, methadone lasts a lot longer in the body than heroin. This is why close monitoring is important. Is Methadone Effective in Managing Withdrawal Symptoms?
Methadone is often prescribed as a once-a-day dose. It is important that you keep taking the right dosage regularly to avoid developing high tolerance. When choosing methadone rehab for heroin addiction treatment, remember the following:
About the Author:- This article is written by Dale Conlon, who is associated with One40. One40 is a culmination of all expertise, dedication, compassion, and experience they have gained over the years and enables them to offer clients comprehensive individually tailored addiction and disorder day treatment programmes in a tranquil, conducive environment. Like it? Share it!More by this author |