Methadone Addiction

Methadone was initially developed as a painkiller. Since then, it has become a popular choice for treating heroin addiction, but due to misuse of the drug, methadone detox might be the next step. Methadone is a synthetic opiate which is used to replace heroin. As its effects last longer than those of heroin it can be taken only once a day.

Whilst it does not provide the euphoria related to heroin, it reduces the harms associated with heroin addiction. It enables some heroin addicts to adopt a less chaotic lifestyle.

Unfortunately, "topping up" methadone with heroin is common. Methadone, which is also highly addictive, can be diverted and sold on the street. This substance, developed to help people overcome addiction, has become an increasingly popular drug of abuse. Methadone detox can help with methadone addiction that occurs due to abuse. Overdoses of methadone have become tragically common.

Methadone withdrawal typically includes anxiety, widespread pain, insomnia, muscle spasms, sweating and vomiting. This can be dangerous as all of the body's systems go through changes as the effects of the drug wear off. Almost as many people using the Detox 5 service wish to come off methadone as heroin.

How we can help

Over 7,500 opiate users have safely detoxed with Detox 5 since 1995.

Patients with methadone addictions can be treated with our detox programme if using less than 100ml a day. We aim to make your methadone detox as comfortable and pain-free as possible. For more details on methadone detox - please call us. Please click on the following link for more details of our detox programme.