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Methadone

Verb / ˈmeθʌˌdəʊn / Another word for methadone — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Methadone is a synthetic opioid that is used to treat addiction to other opioids such as heroin and morphine.

Synonyms & similar words

methadonehydrochloride syntheticheroin methadon fixer dolophinehydrochloride Dolophine Physeptone Heptadon Methadose Amidone Symoron Polamidon Hansolar Methexis

Example sentences

  1. 1. Sarah's mother takes methadone to help with her pain.
  2. 2. The clinic provides methadone treatment for those addicted to heroin.
  3. 3. The nurse administers the methadone dose to the patient.
  4. 4. Methadone can be used as a pain reliever or to treat addiction.
  5. 5. The doctor closely monitors the patient's methadone treatment plan.

Quotes

  • Addiction is a disease, and it matters what kinds of drugs are available. For example, methadone is a very effective treatment for heroin addiction, but you can't just put someone on methadone and walk away from them. That's not enough. - Michael Botticelli
  • I was addicted to methadone. And I was addicted to the methadone clinic. - Anthony Kiedis
  • The notion that methadone is a cure for heroin addiction is as ill-informed as the notion that Viagra is a cure for marital dysfunction. - Maia Szalavitz

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