Methadone
Overview
Methadone is a synthetic (man-made) narcotic.
Methadone is available as a tablet, disc, oral solution, injectable liquid.
Method of use
Swallowed or injected
Affects on the mind
Abuse of methadone can lead to psychological dependence.
Affects on the body
When an individual uses methadone, they may experience physical symptoms like sweating, itchy skin, or sleepiness. Individuals who abuse methadone risk becoming tolerant of and physically dependent on the drug. When use is stopped, individuals may experience withdrawal symptoms including anxiety, muscle tremors, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps.
Overdose effects
The effects of a methadone overdose are slow and shallow breathing, blue fingernails and lips, stomach spasms, clammy skin, convulsions, weak pulse, coma, and possible death.
Methadone is a synthetic (man-made) narcotic.
Methadone is available as a tablet, disc, oral solution, injectable liquid.
Method of use
Swallowed or injected
Affects on the mind
Abuse of methadone can lead to psychological dependence.
Affects on the body
When an individual uses methadone, they may experience physical symptoms like sweating, itchy skin, or sleepiness. Individuals who abuse methadone risk becoming tolerant of and physically dependent on the drug. When use is stopped, individuals may experience withdrawal symptoms including anxiety, muscle tremors, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps.
Overdose effects
The effects of a methadone overdose are slow and shallow breathing, blue fingernails and lips, stomach spasms, clammy skin, convulsions, weak pulse, coma, and possible death.