methadone
noun
meth·a·done
ˈme-thə-ˌdōn 
variants
or less commonly methadon
: a synthetic addictive narcotic drug C21H27NO used especially in the form of its hydrochloride for the relief of pain and as a substitute narcotic in the treatment of heroin addiction
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Harper went on to note that the tests are not designed to detect oxycodone, methadone, or clonazepam.
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Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
These include methadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone™), and oral and injectable depot naltrexone (Vivitrol™).
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
In one way, Rachel was lucky: only about one-fifth of people nationwide who have an opioid-use disorder receive either buprenorphine or methadone, both of which stave off withdrawal from more potent opioids and allow a person to function.
—Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2024
There were also some declines seen in certain drugs, with lower rates reported for heroin, natural and semisynthetic opioids, and methadone.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 2024
Research shows that opioid addiction medication — including drugs like methadone — can greatly reduce the risk of overdose deaths, and increase a person’s retention in treatment.
—Lauren Peace, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
Smith’s life has not always revolved around her methadone clinic.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 26 Mar. 2024
When people are receiving methadone at the dose that is appropriate for them, there are no euphoric effects, Collier said.
—Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2024
Kapoor, a Los Angeles physician, was alleged to have prescribed Smith with methadone and Vicodin, among other drugs.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024
Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
These include methadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone™), and oral and injectable depot naltrexone (Vivitrol™).
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
In one way, Rachel was lucky: only about one-fifth of people nationwide who have an opioid-use disorder receive either buprenorphine or methadone, both of which stave off withdrawal from more potent opioids and allow a person to function.
—Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2024
There were also some declines seen in certain drugs, with lower rates reported for heroin, natural and semisynthetic opioids, and methadone.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 2024
Research shows that opioid addiction medication — including drugs like methadone — can greatly reduce the risk of overdose deaths, and increase a person’s retention in treatment.
—Lauren Peace, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
Smith’s life has not always revolved around her methadone clinic.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 26 Mar. 2024
When people are receiving methadone at the dose that is appropriate for them, there are no euphoric effects, Collier said.
—Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2024
Kapoor, a Los Angeles physician, was alleged to have prescribed Smith with methadone and Vicodin, among other drugs.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024
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methadone
noun
meth·a·done
ˈmeth-ə-ˌdōn
variants
also methadon
: a narcotic drug C21H27NO that is used to replace heroin in the treatment of heroin addiction
Medical Definition
methadone
noun
meth·a·done
ˈmeth-ə-ˌdōn
variants
also methadon
: a synthetic addictive narcotic drug used especially in the form of its hydrochloride C21H27NO·HCl for the relief of pain and as a substitute narcotic in the treatment of heroin addiction
called also amidone
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