What are the Signs of Methadone Abuse?

It is human nature to deny addiction, but if you suspect that you or a loved one is developing a methadone addiction, here are some signs to look for:

• Use of methadone along with other prescription drugs and/or alcohol
• Using methadone in larger doses than prescribed
• Attempts to get more prescriptions from doctors or other sources
• Skipping doses in order to take more at one time for a greater high
• Withdrawal or neglect of other responsibilities due to preoccupation with methadone

Methadone Rehabilitation

Addiction Rehab understands the uses of methadone as a painkiller and as a way to treat other opiate addictions. Because of this, we gear our program to work with your current methadone addiction unlike abstinence based treatment.

With many residential abstinence based treatment centers, it is a requirement to be free of all substances, including methadone. This stipulation often presents a roadblock to seeking help. At Addiction Rehab, we are geared towards removing barriers to receiving the help you need to combating methadone dependency. This is why we take a different approach.

Personalized Methadone Addiction Treatment

As an alternative to abstinence treatment, we provide safer, more effective strategies that emphasize the benefits and drawbacks of opioid replacement drugs. Addiction Rehab Toronto puts the focus on each patient suffering from methadone addiction, tailoring our program to help individuals regain control of their lives.

To start living a life free of methadone addiction, contact the experienced team at Addiction Rehab Toronto today.

Methadone

Have you used Methadone as part of a replacement therapy to combat opioid addiction?

If you find yourself battling Methadone addiction, know that you’re not alone. At Addiction Rehab Toronto, we understand that Methadone, with the engagement of clients, can be a tool to combat or ween off of current opioid and/or fentanyl addiction. But some individuals become reliant on the use of Methadone and seek a drug-free life. Our trained clinical team can help you guide through this difficult addiction.

What is Methadone?

Methadone is prescribed, by a Doctor, for those who are short or long-term opioid and fentanyl users. The substitution is administered through a liquid. Like most opioids, there are always risks of an overdose. It helps with the blockage of opioid receptors. It is to help with withdrawal symptoms, pain and as a substitution for opioids. It is usually prescribed during the withdrawal phase of the initial intake. The side effects of taking methadone include dry mouth, drowsiness, light-headedness, nausea, and vomiting. In addition, it helps with reducing cravings for heroin, fentanyl and other opioid-specific substances.

Methadone Rehabilitation Treatment in Toronto

Addiction Rehab Toronto understands the use of Methadone as a painkiller and as a way to treat other opiate addictions. Because of this, we gear our program to work with your current methadone addiction, unlike abstinence-based treatment.

With many residential abstinence-based centres, it is a requirement to be free of all substances, including Methadone. This stipulation often presents a roadblock to seeking help. At Addiction Rehab Toronto, we are geared towards removing barriers to receiving the help you need to combating Methadone dependency. This is why we take a client-centre approach. We work with the engagement of individuals, our nursing and clinical team to develop a plan to help ween off of the addiction.

What are the signs of Methadone addiction?

It is human nature to deny addiction, but if you suspect that you or a loved one is developing a methadone addiction, here are some signs to look for:

• Use of Methadone along with other prescription drugs and/or alcohol.
• Using Methadone in larger doses than prescribed.
• Attempts to get more prescriptions from doctors or other sources.
• Skipping doses in order to take more at one time for a greater high.
• Withdrawal or neglect of other responsibilities due to preoccupation with Methadone.

Benefits of Methadone Rehabilitation Treatment

As an alternative to abstinence treatment, we provide safer, more effective strategies that emphasize the benefits and drawbacks of opioid replacement drugs. Addiction Rehab Toronto puts the focus on each client suffering from Methadone addiction, tailoring our program to help individuals regain control of their lives. Our methadone addiction program was developed by our clinical staff members, lead by a renowned University of Toronto professor of psychiatry – Dr. Paul Sandor.

To start living a life free of Methadone addiction, contact the experienced team at Addiction Rehab Toronto today. Please give us a call at 1-855-787-2424, or email us at info@addictionrehabtoronto.ca. One of the members of our team will give you a tour of the facility along with more information about how it works.