Welcome to the forum aplavsic,
Methadone maintenance is a type of drug replacement treatment that counteracts the craving for abused opioids, such as heroin and prescription opioid drugs.
In many ways, methadone treatment for someone addicted to opioids is like insulin treatment for a diabetic patient. By injecting insulin, a diabetic patient replaces the body’s missing insulin. But unlike insulin, methadone does more than just replace something that is missing. Adequate individualized doses of methadone, taken under medical supervision, stop addictive behavior. Methadone helps people overcome the debilitating influence of illegal opioids, so they can lead healthier, more normal lives.
No one is going to tell a diabetic they shouldn't take their insulin or will they tell a heart patient not to take their life saving heart medication.
Methadone does away with unsuccessful tries to cut down on drug abuse, never-ending searches for more drug, unmet obligations, and continual use of illegal drugs—despite personal harm.
Recovery is an ongoing process, for some it may take years. Unless a person has experienced addiction for themselves, it's hard for them to understand. Unfortunately is is going to be up to you to educate your friend. Please visit our Medical Assisted Treatment of America Inc website. It is a great place to start.
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