Question 1

how long does methadone treatment usually take?

Accepted Answer

...it depends: By definition, Methadone detox takes place over less than 180 days. The patient is progressively weaned over that time. Methadone maintenance, on the other hand, is more than 180 days. The decision is made by the patient, physican, counseling and social services over which route to take, and the best outcomes occur when everyone on this team takes an active role throughout the process.

Question 2

i am on a methadone treatment program. my insurance will only pay if it was filled at a pharmacy. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

See below: You cannot get a prescription for Methadone if the indication for treatment is addiction.  You may need a new insurance company.

Question 3

can a person undergoing methadone treatment  program be active in  martial arts or calisthenics workouts?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Methadone does not prevent athletic activity.However, most men taking methadone have reduced serum testosterone levels as a result of that drug therapy.In addition to reducing sex drive and performance, which is bad enough, that also reduces muscle-building benefit of exercise.The hypogonadism is easily treated with testosterone supplementation, but it must first be diagnosed by simple blood test.

Question 4

i am on methadone treatment, i take 30ml dailey. the biggest problem i have is sleepiness , to the point that i even can not see properly any help?

Accepted Answer

Decrease your dose: Given the sedative quality of the Methadone with you, i would consider reducing your dose before you have other side effects like decreasing your ability to breathe.

Question 5

when i stop my methadone treatment, will my sex drive come back? will i go back to normal?

Accepted Answer

Chances are high: Opioids usually decrease sex drive and their discontinuation may bring you back to your base line. Be careful not to discontinue prematurely if prescribed for opioid addiction treatment.

Question 6

can methadone treatment cause tooth decay?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Methadone is an opioid and this class of drugs will cause a reduction in salive resulting in a dry mouth. Saliva has antibodies which help to fight the bacteria causing decay. If you are keeping your mouth wet by drinking sweetened beverages, particularly sodas, you've got a 2-pronged attack on the teeth. See a dentist for dietary counseling and proper home care routine to alleviate this problem.

Question 7

questions about methadone treatment in wa state my wife and i have been enrolled in a methadone rehabilitation/treatment clinic in vancouver, wa since march 31st of 2011.  my wife worked as a kidney dialyisis technician at the same treatment center for ov

Accepted Answer

You : You might consider looking into Buprenorphine treatment.  The medication can be expensive but you could be treated in a physicians office.  You can look for a physician near you at this site:
http://buprenorphine.Samhsa.Gov/bwns_locator/.

Question 8

can 7 months of methadone treatment for heroin addiction cause a large weight gain? eating reasonably. swelling in hands & feet.

Accepted Answer

Looks like it did.: Methadone in and of itself does not usually cause weight gain and certainly not a large gain.  However, the preceding heroin may have caused significant weight loss which makes it appear that Methadone caused weight gain. Swelling in hands and feet is concerning for lots of other things including malnutrition, chronic liver, kidney and heart disease in addition to a host of inflammatory disorders.

Question 9

why is methadone maintenance treatment bad?

Accepted Answer

Not good or bad: Methadone saves some people's lives (particularly those who are opioid dependent) and if used improperly can be lethal.   A medication is neither good or bad but rather it depends upon the context in which it is used.

Question 10

what's it like to be on methadone maintenance treatment for addiction?

Accepted Answer

Block withdrawl: The principal effects of Methadone maintenance are to relieve narcotic craving, suppress the abstinence syndrome, and block the euphoric effects associated with opiates. Methadone maintenance has been found to be medically safe and non-sedating.

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Can a person undergoing methadone treatment program be active in martial arts or calisthenics workouts?

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I am on methadone treatment, i take 30ml dailey. the biggest problem i have is sleepiness , to the point that i even can not see properly any help?

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Can 7 months of methadone treatment for heroin addiction cause a large weight gain? eating reasonably. swelling in hands & feet.

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