Methadon (Noun)
Meaning
Synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming; used in narcotic detoxification and maintenance of heroin addiction.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Methadone is often prescribed to individuals struggling with opioid addiction as a safer alternative to heroin.
- The clinic offered methadone maintenance programs to help patients manage their withdrawal symptoms.
- Methadone is a synthetic narcotic that can be used to treat chronic pain, but it is most commonly used to treat addiction.
- The doctor explained that methadone would be used to taper off the patient's heroin use and eventually be discontinued.
- Methadone clinics provide a safe and structured environment for individuals to receive their daily dose and counseling.