Methadone is prescribed for pain and as part of a medication-assisted treatment program to help people dependent on heroin or prescription opioid painkillers. Although you may be instructed only to take the...


Methadone belongs to the family of opioids along with heroin but has a gradual mode of action relative to heroin. Methadone is used to alleviate the withdrawal symptoms of heroin and...


Methadone belongs to the family of opioids that includes heroin, morphine, oxycodone, and hydrocodone. It is primarily used for the treatment of withdrawal symptoms of heroin addiction as well as manage...