Methadon: meaning, definitions and examples

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methadon

 

[ mษ›ฮธษ™หŒdoสŠn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical treatment

Methadone is a synthetic opioid used primarily in the treatment of opioid addiction and chronic pain. It works by altering how the brain and nervous system respond to pain, providing relief without causing the euphoric 'high' associated with other opioids. Methadone is typically dispensed in a liquid form or as a tablet and is often administered in a controlled medical setting to prevent misuse. It helps to alleviate withdrawal symptoms and cravings in individuals recovering from addiction, making it a valuable tool in substance abuse treatment programs.

Synonyms

narcotic, opioid analgesic, pain reliever.

Examples of usage

  • The clinic provides methadone therapy for patients with opioid dependence.
  • Methadone can help stabilize individuals in recovery.
  • Doctors prescribe methadone to manage chronic pain.
  • The use of methadone has reduced overdose rates in many communities.

Translations

Translations of the word "methadon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น metadona

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‡เคฅเคพเคกเฅ‹เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Methadon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ metadon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตั‚ะฐะดะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ metadon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒกใ‚ตใƒ‰ใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉthadone

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ metadona

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท metadon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉ”ํƒ€๋ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูŠุซุงุฏูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ metadon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ metadon

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พŽๆฒ™้…ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ metadon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ metadon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตั‚ะฐะดะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ—แƒแƒ“แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ metadon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ metadona

Etymology

The term 'methadone' originates from a combination of the German words 'Methadon,' where 'meth-' is derived from 'Methylen' and 'don' refers to 'painless.' Introduced in the 1940s by German scientists as a pain reliever, its potential for treating addiction was recognized in the 1960s. Methadone's ability to mitigate withdrawal symptoms from heroin led to its adoption in various methadone maintenance therapy programs. Over the decades, it has gained recognition and use not only in treating addiction but also managing chronic pain due to its long-acting properties. The historical context of methadone reflects the evolving understanding of opioids in medical and social frameworks, addressing the dual challenges of pain management and substance use disorders.