methadone

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meth·a·done | \ ˈme-thə-ˌdōn

variants: or less commonly methadon \ ˈme-thə-ˌdän

Definition of methadone

: 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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Recent Examples on the Web Currently, people seeking help with addiction can take medications like naltrexone, methadone and buprenorphine: These often life-changing medications prevent cravings, feelings of being high or both. — Tribune News Service, oregonlive, 6 Jan. 2022 Felix Barela received 78 months for dealing heroin, cocaine and methadone; others went away for two years for distributing less than 100 grams (about 3.5 ounces) of heroin. — Alicia Inez Guzmán, Rolling Stone, 30 Nov. 2021 In addition to methadone, drug policy experts say every doctor should be allowed to prescribe buprenorphine, another life-saving drug for opioid use disorder that has been shown to greatly reduce the risk of fatal overdose. — Zachary Siegel, The New Republic, 24 Nov. 2021 Unlike methadone, buprenorphine is available by prescription. — Sarah Fielding, Health.com, 17 Nov. 2021 Typically, this medically assisted treatment is through medications such as methadone — synthetic narcotics administered in a way to decrease reliance and help patients through addiction treatment. — IndyStar, 20 Dec. 2021 Two others, including a woman arrested on her way into a methadone clinic, were released on their own recognizance. — BostonGlobe.com, 6 Nov. 2021 Some other reasons for false positives on a home pregnancy test can include protein or blood present in urine and certain types of prescription drugs like methadone, anticonvulsants (to treat seizures) and medications for anxiety. — Miriam Fauzia, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2021 For treating individuals with opioid use disorder, for instance, that means a combination of medications like buprenorphine or methadone, along with psychosocial support. — Kirsi Goldynia, CNN, 19 Nov. 2021

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methadone

noun

English Language Learners Definition of methadone

: a drug that people take to help them stop taking heroin

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methadone

noun

meth·a·done | \ ˈmeth-ə-ˌdōn

variants: also methadon \ -ˌdän

Medical Definition of methadone

: 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