| Methadone
is a long-acting opioid (narcotic)
medication. It is an effective and
legal substitute for heroin or other
opiates that are being used.
Methadone
helps to stabilize the lives of
opiate-dependent individuals and
to reduce the harm associated with
drug use. Methadone
maintenance is the most effective
known treatment for opiate addiction. Used properly,
methadone reduces drug use and
related crime, death, and disease
among opiate users.
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