Although according to NARCONON methadone can be as addictive as heroin
Also Known As
Symoron, Amidone, Methadose, Heptadon, and more. Sometimes known as meth, linctus, or mixture.
History
Developed in Germany in the 1930s as a synthetic opiod, methadone was used as a pain killer by German soldiers in World War II. It was introduced in the USA in 1947 by Eli Lilly in 1947, under the trade name 'Dolophine'. Since this time, it has been used in the treatment of narcotic addiction, most notably heroin.
Effects
Methadone is a sedative drug that depresses the nervous system. It can help to relieve feelings of anxiety, and reduce physical and psychological pain. Notably, methadone does not give rise to feelings of euphoria, which heroin does.
Common administration
Methadone was traditionally administered in the form of a racemic oral solution. Now it's also common to take it as a traditional pill or in the form of a powder, dissolvable in water.
Health issues
There are several listed adverse effects of methadone on the body. These include hypoventilation, constipation, chronic fatigue, reduced blood pressure, vomiting, cardiac arrhythmia, mood changes, insomnia, and impotence.
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