Methadone Detox: Methadone & Heroin Facts

methadone detox - Important information about methadone and heroin. Methadone is used to treat addiction to heroin and other drugs.

Is there an easier methadone detox?
Ive recently opened up to someone close, and found out that they are trying to go thru a methadone detox. By the way he describes it, theres nothing worse With technology today, there has to be an easier less expensive way to help him He doesnt want to be at this substances' mercy any longer. Any suggestions???

	Methadone is a synthetic opioid used medically as a painkiller, but also to treat patients on opioids such as heroin.

Can a Pharmacy Technician take a methadone detox order over the phone and give to a Pharmacist for dispensing?
I work at a County Jail and there is a methadone schedule II drug detox program for the immates.The Pharmacy Technician are instructed to call methadone clinics to get the last dose of the patients so that a Pharmacist may start to detox the patient.My question is can a Pharmacy Technician take a methadone last dose order over the phone from a clinic and give it to a Pharmacist to start administering on a detox program.

I need help finding a rehab for methadone detox with no insurance?
I just started a new job that dosent offer insurance. im desperatly trying to get of Methadone because its holding me back and i cant afford it. Is there any rehab that will take me in with no insurance and little money up front. I live in Nashville TN but it dosent have to be here.

Methadone Detox while pregnant?
My sister was prescribed methadone for severe sciatica and became pregnant. Her dose was 35 mgs when she got pregnant after birth control failure.She decided to keep the baby and slowly detox, and is now 16 weeks preg and down to 16 mgs. She has a few aches and pains but nothing serious at all, but is under stress. As this med is also for heroin addicts, she's nervous about how people will treat her, plus really doesn't have too many people to talk to. Has anyone out there detoxed from this medicine while pregnant?

Methadone detox while pregnant? Been there?
I will ask again, because people aren't understanding. I was violently attacked at 22 years old and would up using heroin to dull the memory. I sought therapy, got on a meth clinic. I was detoxing off meth after returning my life to normal and doing some serious mental house cleaning. I was down to 35 mgs when my husband and I got pregnant. To most meth clients, 35 mgs is a laughable dose, the usual dose is like 130 mgs. I have decided NOT to abort, but to place my faith in the Lord and continue my VERY SLOW detox. I am now 8 weeks pregnant and at 26 mgs, with about 9 weeks left on the detox. I disagree with current thought that it is safer for ALL pregnant methadone patients to stay on meth because they might relapse while pregnant if they detox. Scientifically, the risk of miscarriage is low for slow detoxes, as long as you hold if you experience discomfort until body adjusts, it does w in a week . I have miscarried before, it sux, but the alternative is worse.Basically, due to the current atmosphere of myths and ignorance, if I " report" my pregnancy to my clinic, they might try and keep me on meth and why shouldn't they I give them 3 grand a year . I have NO ONE to turn to, and I am looking for someone who has done this to offer advice I do not believe that having a drug addicted baby is in the best interest of the child, and I have faith in God that all will go as it is meant to. A doctor friend confidentally advised me that I am following the TRUE best course of action. I also REFUSE to give birth with some baby stealer from CPS at the hospital, no woman unless she's strung out or mentally ill should be so humiliated. I need to know where to turn for real guidance and support, not foolish rants from people who have never been there PS this is NOT a RAPID DETOX. Totally different. Most people detoxing the way I am, once they are 100 % sure they want off meth, experience a very minimal primary withdrawl and little to no secondary withdrawl. It is more mental than physical. They body gently adjusts to producing more of its own dopamine every time you drop in dose

Methadone Detox difficulties?
I was discharged from a Behavioral Ward at the hospital for Methadone Detox after one week. I am not a heroin user a failed back fusion I was a 60 to 80 mg a day user for five years,the last three months I tapered down to 31 mg very difficult My last dose was eight days ago.I still feel like shit diarrhea,anxiety,sneezing fits,insomnia and the typical knee jerk reaction that effects all limbs at night when trying to sleep The Doctors gave me Clonodine Patch,Depakote,Ambian & Robaxin to cope with the seeming unending horrible pains my body is racked by.So look....when can I expect to feel just a little better? I did the 7 day detox,but it seem I'm entering another ugly phase of hell?