Attacking The Myths About Methadone Chicago

By Jerri Perry


Methadone Chicago is a synthetically manufactured opioid designed to interact with the same cellular opiate receptors as morphine derivatives heroin and codeine. Known also as Amidone, Symaron, Methadose or Symaron, it is used in drug addiction clinics to help people reduce their dependence on opiates without experience the devastating effects of withdrawal. It is also used to treat pain in terminal cancer patients, where the aim is compassionate relief.

Symaron was first synthesized in Germany during the first half of the 20th century. It was designed to provide the country with a stable source of opiate drugs within the national borders. Symaron comes as a liquid suspension to be taken orally, or as tablets in 5mg/10mg/40mg sizes.

Over the years, many myths have evolved about Symaron, both on the part of opiate users and Joe Public. Here, we take an opportunity to dispel a small sample of these misconceptions and reveal the relevant truths. Methadone is merely one tool in the arsenal against drug addiction. Used correctly, it can be a great benefit and help turn peoples' lives around and keep them off drugs. On the other hand, used incorrectly, it can be abused, often withk devastating results.

The First Myth: "Methadone users are junkies. They are getting high off the state." This is incorrect. In fact, when administered at therapeutic doses, users do not get high. This only occurs when it is given at too high a dose, at which point it exhibits toxic side effects. Among these toxicities is the "high" sought after by addicts. At doses below the therapeutic level, the user goes into withdrawal. The symptoms of withdrawal are so unpleasant, users may be tempted to relapse.

The Second Myth: A commonly held fallacy is that heroin is worse than alcohol. People who believe this tend not to be around Emergency Rooms on a Friday or a Saturday night. Alcohol is responsible for domestic violence, barroom brawls and fatal road accidents. The big difference between heroin and alcohol is that alcohol is legal, even socially acceptable, whereas using heroin is against the law.

The Third Myth: Symaron destroys your bones. The fact is, if a user experiences a sensation as if their bones are "rotting, " then they are on too low a maintenance dose and this needs to be adjusted. Bone pain is one of the disturbing symptoms of opiate withdrawal.

The Fourth Myth: Symaron causes weight gain. While, yes, the drug does cause a drop in the metabolic rate, this need not inevitably lead to serious weight gain. Keep in mind that heroin users tend not to eat regular healthy meals anyway. Clients who are taking methadone to help with opiate withdrawal are capable and should be encouraged to maintain a healthy diet.

These are just a small sample of myths regarding methadone Chicago. There are many, many more. The truth is, a normal, therapeutic, maintenance dose will not create a high. Used properly and under proper supervision at an adequately funded clinic, it is the best weapon currently available in the war against opiate drug addiction.




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