Methadone Treatment Controversial As Methadone Deaths Mount

Methadone Addiction as Dangerous as Heroin Addiction?

The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in Georgia warns that methadone abuse continues despite evidence that methadone misuse can cause death.

Mary Rieser, Executive Director of The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in GA states: “Methadone is a synthetic narcotic used to treat opiod addiction.  In 1999, methadone was established as clinical treatment for heroin detoxification by the Department of Health and Human Services.  The problem with methadone is that unless it is closely medically supervised there are many, many side effects including: damage to heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, bones, blood, brain, or other vital body organs.

“Minor side effects include: constipation, water retention, drowsiness, skin rash, excessive sweating, and changes in libido.

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