Methadone Clinics

Methadone is a long-acting, synthetic drug that was first used in the maintenance treatment of drug addiction in the United States in the 1960s. It is an opioid "agonist," which means that it acts in a way that is similar to morphine and other narcotic medications. When used in proper doses in maintenance treatment, methadone does not create euphoria, sedation, or an analgesic effect. Doses must be individually determined. The proper maintenance dose is the one at which the cravings stop, without creating the effects of euphoria or sedation.

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Methadone Clinics News Articles

• Closing the Gender Gap in Addiction Treatment

  By Hugh C. McBride
  
  Among the many strides women have made in the past generation, at least one “advancement” is unlikely to be cause for celebration: According to the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, one in four abusers of drugs or alcohol in the United States is female, making women the fastest-growing segment of the nation’s substance-abusing population. Read Full Article »

• Steroids: The Hard Truth

  Steroids are drugs intended to treat conditions that occur when the body produces abnormally low amounts of testosterone, such as delayed puberty, some types of impotence, and patients with AIDS and other diseases that result in loss of lean muscle mass. However, use of this serious drug has become widespread among athletes for aesthetic and performance purposes, with tragic and often fatal consequences. Read Full Article »

• Club Drugs Aren't "Fun Drugs"

  By Alan I. Leshner, Ph.D.
  
  "Raves" or all-night dance parties continue to attract teens and young adults who may think Ecstasy, GHB, Rohypnol, and other club drugs are harmless. While researchers continue to study club drugs with a sense of urgency, treatment and prevention strategies are being developed. The bottom line is simple: even experimenting with club drugs is an unpredictable and dangerous thing to do. Read Full Article »

• Tests Indicate a Decline in Workplace Drug Use

  According to a company that provides workplace drug tests nationwide, workplace drug use is on a steady decline. The company said 4.4 percent of the employees they tested last year were positive for drugs, compared with 4.6 percent in 2001 and 13.6 percent in 1988. However encouraging these figures are, workplace drug use remains a serious problem in corporate America, causing employers to pay a heavy price in lost productivity, injuries and insurance claims. Read Full Article »

• Drug Rehab Programs

  Selecting a drug rehab for yourself or someone you care about may be one of the most important decisions you will make in your lifetime. Most of us don't know what to look for in a quality program. Not all drug rehab centers are the same--they differ greatly in program options, staff qualifications, credentials, cost, and effectiveness. Read Full Article »

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