What Can Cause a Positive Methadone Drug Test?
Methadone has its own test, called an MTD screen, and it checks urine, saliva, blood, or hair. The usual opiate panel wonโt catch it because
November 5, 2026
Methadone Treatment
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Signs of Opioid Overdose and What to Do in an Emergency
Recognizing the signs of opioid overdose can save a life. In this guide, weโll cover what to watch for, how to respond in a crisis,
August 1, 2025
Why MAT Isnโt Just Replacing One Addiction With Another
One of the sharpest controversies in the field of addiction treatment revolves around whether medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is just replacing one addiction with another. Much
April 21, 2025
Does Methadone Help With Pain?
Methadone can help manage moderate to severe pain in some cases, but itโs not the right fit for everyone. You may see it used when
March 18, 2025
Factors Affecting Methadone Metabolism
Everyoneโs body processes methadone at a different rate. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) that involves methadone maintenance helps patients feel relief from opioid withdrawal symptoms. Managing these
December 10, 2024
Foods to Avoid During Opioid Use Disorder Treatmentย
Foods to Avoid While Taking Methadone Methadone interactions with common foods are sometimes overlooked. Opioid addiction recovery involves changing many aspects of your life, sometimes
November 7, 2024
What Happens If I Miss a Dose?
Missing a dose of buprenorphine or methadone can happen, especially if you are newly starting treatment, but don’t panic. Accidentally skipping one dose during opioid
April 26, 2022
Opioid Agonist Treatment
There are two main prescription drugs used in opioid agonist therapy: methadone and buprenorphine. Both medications replace the need for short-acting opioids during an addiction.
November 19, 2021
Methadone and Headaches
For over 50 years, doctors have used methadone to help patients with opioid use disorder and chronic pain. Methadone maintenance is an effective treatment for
August 20, 2021
Methadone Mile in Boston
For years, the “Methadone Mile” in Boston has caused serious problems for the city and the area’s residents. While the city makes attempts to address
January 13, 2021
Methadone, Addiction and Diabetes
Since 1980, the prevalence ofย diabetes in the worldwide adult populationย has increased from 4.7% to 8.5%. Sufferers of painful diabetic neuropathy, or PDN,ย make up 10 to
November 12, 2020
Methadone’s Impact on Weight and Your Metabolism
Opioid addiction and recovery can cause changes to your body and mind. Some patients who take methadone in medication-assisted treatment, or MAT, experience weight gain.
September 21, 2020