Treating heroin addiciton- methadone

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  • Created on: 15-02-15 21:44
How long does methadone last for?
24 hours
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How is methadone taken?
Orally
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How does methadone work?
It replaces heroin at the synapse
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How many doses does an addict need a day?
1
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Where is methadone usually taken?
Normally under supervision at a pharmacy and then the addict is allowed to take the methadone home when trusted
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When can addicts detoxify?
When they are stable
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Why is the methadone slowly reduced?
To avoid withdrawal symptoms
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Can you overdose on methadone?
No- only when taken with other drugs
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What are some strengths of methadone?
Safer, breaks link with dealer and avoids diseases caused by needle sharing
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What did Wodak find in 2005?
That people were more likely to stay on treatment programmes than any other programmes
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Why is there political opposition to methadone programmes?
Because of the withdrawal symptoms the addict will experience after
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How long do methadone withdrawal symptoms last for?
A month
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