Methadone: - NEVDGP

Methadone belongs to the group of drugs known as opioids. Opioids are drugs (naturally occurring and synthetic) with chemical structures and actions similar to morphine. One subgroup of opioids is the family of opiates, which includes pain-relieving drugs such as codeine, morphine and heroin. Opioids are classed as depressant drugs as they work by slowing down the functions of the central nervous system ¹. Alcohol , cannabis and benzodiazepines (including Valium, Rohypnol and Serepax) are examples of other depressant drugs.

Methadone is synthetically manufactured and used as a substitute for the treatment of people dependent on heroin and other opioids.

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