Methadone Maintenance - Alcohol and Drug Rehab Programs - Alexander, IL.

Methadone maintenance is a method of treatment for people in Alexander who are dependent and addicted to heroin or prescription pain killers. This method of treatment has been in existence for a very long time, and the general concept is that clients are no longer engaged in the drug using activities that was brought on by their addiction since the methadone that they are being administered satisfies cravings and prevents withdrawal. Similar to heroin, methadone is a full opioid agonist which activates the same neurons in the brain as heroin. This is what makes methadone so effective as a replacement for heroin and other prescription opioids.

Individuals enrolled in methadone maintenance must take it on a daily basis to avoid withdrawal from the methadone itself. This can be logistically and financially challenging, but some feel it is a better option than a heroin addiction. However, someone beginning methadone maintenance therapy ought to be aware of the fact that methadone detoxification is considered far more difficult than even heroin detox and withdrawal. Once on a moderate dosage of methadone, there are some detoxification facilities that won't even accept methadone maintenance clients considering detox can be very difficult and relapse rates are considerably high.

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