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    Methadone

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    opioid habit-forming depressant common

    Summary

    A synthetic opioid drug used as an analgesic and is often used in detoxification off of other opioids. As it has a much longer half-life.

    ⚠️ AVOID: All other CNS depressants
    ⚠️ these doses are not intended for opioid-naïve users. 40mg could be lethal for a naïve user. Always start low and titrate /slowly/
    ⚠️ Can last much longer. Mostly dependant if using Chronically or not.

    Dose Information

    Onset, Duration & After-effects

    • Onset: 45-120 minutes
    • Duration:
    • After-effects: 1-48 hours

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