Overview Methadone is a synthetic (man-made) narcotic.

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Looks like Methadone is available as a tablet, disc, oral solution, or injectable liquid. Tablets are
available in 5 mg and 10 mg formulations. As of January 1, 2008, manufacturers of methadone
hydrochloride tablets 40 mg (dispersible) have voluntarily agreed to restrict distribution of this
formulation to only those facilities authorized for detoxification and maintenance treatment of opioid addiction, and hospitals. Manufacturers will instruct their wholesale distributors to
discontinue supplying this formulation to any facility not meeting the above criteria.

Methods of abuse Methadone can be swallowed or injected.

Effect on mind Abuse of methadone can lead to psychological dependence.

Effect on body When an individual uses methadone, he/she 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.

Drugs causing similar effects Although chemically unlike morphine or heroin, methadone
produces many of the same effects.

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.