Methadone Chicago - Dispelling The Myths

By Jerri Perry


Methadone Chicago is a synthetic opioid. Unlike drugs that are derived from the opium poppy, such as morphine, codeine and heroin, which are collectively called opiates, methadone is synthetic, or made in the laboratory. It is designed to interact with opiate receptors. Medically, the drug, also known as Symaron, Heptadon, Methadose or Amidone, is used to treat intractable pain associated with cancer. It is also more commonly used to help people recover from opiate addiction.

Symaron was first synthesized in Germany during the first half of the 20th century. It was designed to provide the country with a stable source of opiate drugs within the national borders. Symaron comes as a liquid suspension to be taken orally, or as tablets in 5mg/10mg/40mg sizes.

Numerous myths have evolved about the use of Amidone as a treatment for opiate addiction. The general public and opiate addicts both have misconceptions about the drug. Here, we examine a few of these myths and uncover the real truths. Amidone is only one treatment options that are used to help recovering heroin addicts. It can be used successfully and it can also be abused. In many cases, it has provided individuals with a road to recovery of their normal, pre-addiction, productive lives.

The First Myth: "Methadone users are junkies. They are getting high off the state." This is incorrect. In fact, when administered at therapeutic doses, users do not get high. This only occurs when it is given at too high a dose, at which point it exhibits toxic side effects. Among these toxicities is the "high" sought after by addicts. At doses below the therapeutic level, the user goes into withdrawal. The symptoms of withdrawal are so unpleasant, users may be tempted to relapse.

Myth No 2: The second common misconception is that heroin is worse than alcohol. The truth is, alcohol can be every bit as devastating to the addict and everyone around them. Alcohol is at the heart of an overwhelming amount of domestic violence, child abuse and it creates chronic health problems in the abuser. The main difference between alcohol and heroin is that alcohol addicts are not breaking the law.

Myth No 3: Amidone rots your bones. This is untrue. The Drug Policy Alliance of New York announced in 2006 that Amidone does not affect the skeletal system at all. If a client is taking a maintenance dose and feels like their bones are falling apart, then they are on too low a dose. As a matter of fact, one of the symptoms of opiate withdrawal is severe bone pain.

The Fourth Myth: Symaron causes weight gain. While, yes, the drug does cause a drop in the metabolic rate, this need not inevitably lead to serious weight gain. Keep in mind that heroin users tend not to eat regular healthy meals anyway. Clients who are taking methadone to help with opiate withdrawal are capable and should be encouraged to maintain a healthy diet.

There are many, many more myths surrounding methadone Chicago. We are not trying to "sell" methadone treatment. The truth is it blocks the high that is sought by opiate users and reduces the chance of relapse as the drug is withdrawn.




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