Drug Information:
- Drug Name: Methadone
- Abbreviation: MTD
- Slang Term(s): meth, mtd, juice, green
- Screening Cut-off in Urine: 300 ng/mL
Methadone is a long acting pain reliever producing effects that last from twelve to forty-eight hours. Ideally, Methadone frees the client from the pressures of obtaining illegal heroin, from the dangers of injection, and from the emotional roller coaster that most opiates produce. Methadone, if taken for long periods and at large doses, can lead to a very long withdrawal period. The withdrawals from Methadone are more prolonged and troublesome than those provoked by heroin cessation, yet the substitution and phased removal of methadone is an acceptable method of detoxification for patients and therapists.
Cross Reaction: Positive for Methadone (MTD) | |
Trade Name | Generic Name |
Dolophine | Methadone Hydrochloride |
Methadose | Methadone Hydrochloride |
Nyquil | Doxylamine |
Physetone | Methadone Hydrochloride |