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methadone

methadone Methadone is a synthetic opioid drug that acts on central nervous system opioid receptors, especially the mu receptor, and has morphine-like effects such as pain relief, sedation, euphoria, and physical dependence.

Methadone is a synthetic opioid drug that acts on central nervous system opioid receptors, especially the mu receptor, and has morphine-like effects such as pain relief, sedation, euphoria, and physical dependence. Compared with other morphine-like opioids, its withdrawal tends to begin more slowly, last longer, and be less severe.