we are going to tell you about drug addiction in pakistan and their effects in pakistan and methadone addictive
Methadone works on the same receptor like other opioid drugs such as morphine, opioid pain management medications Heroin and brings neurophysiological changes in brain.
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Is methadone Addictive!
Yes, it is addictive but less harmful than illegal opioid drugs and needs to be taken under the supervision of healthcare provider to treat severe pain and addiction to narcotics.
Methadone abuse!
Methadone is a synthetic drug to treat opioid addiction and reduce cravings however their addiction rate is very high due to its effect on the same receptors like opioids to overcome the euphoric effects that’s why it is a very controlled drug and if it is advised patient need to go to clinic to administered methadone.
It also has euphoric effects so there is a very high risk of dependency.
Side effects of methadone are sedation, euphoria, decreased reaction time and attention span, drowsiness, droopy eyelids, dry mouth, muscle weakness, decreased body temperature and blood pressure, and little to no reaction to light. In high doses of Methadone, an actual “high” can be created.
The euphoric effects depend on the mode of administration. using methadone in high doses for longer time need proper medical attention because it changed brain chemistry.
Overdose of methadone
Overdose occur when someone take too much medication without the supervision / prescription of doctor which is a dangerous situation.
symptoms of over dose:
- Constricted pupils
- Discoloration in the nails and fingertips
- Dizziness
- Hypertension
- Loss of consciousness
- Nausea and vomiting
- Respiratory depression (potentially fatal in extreme cases)
Potential Side Effects of Methadone:
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Difficult, labored breathing
- Trouble sleeping
- Blurred vision
- Confusion
- Muscle pain and cramps
- Nausea or vomiting
- Pain
- Sedation
- Euphoria
- Decreased reaction time
- Decreased attention span
- Drowsiness
- Droopy eyelids
- Dry mouth
- Muscle weakness
- Decreased body temperature
- Decreased blood pressure
- Little to no reaction to light
Methadone Detox
Methadone requires proper medical detox under the supervision of well-trained medical doctor because sometimes its withdrawals are very severe then opioids drugs. Caring ways Rehabilitation and Psychiatric Center is best for methadone detox and recovery because of its well-trained professionals in the field of rehabilitation.
Medication Used in Methadone detox!
Methadone detox is very tricky withdrawals include both psychiatric and medical symptoms so the medication used during methadone detox will be on the mutual understanding of a general physician and Psychiatrist.
so, both Antipsychotics and general medicine will be used at the same time for safer and pain free detox.
Psychological treatment
Once withdrawal symptoms are managed then we temper off the medication and soon after that medication is stop.
And psychological interventions start after detox like taking in depth information, finding out the root cause of addiction, psychotherapy and other behavioral therapy, psychological testing.
And proper relapse prevention training is given to identify every person specific trigger and how to manage that trigger in real life and stay sober.
So, if you or your loved ones need help regrading methadone or any legal or illegal drugs caring ways international rehabilitation and Psychiatric Center in Islamabad, Pakistan is the best option.