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  • Methadone used in opiate maintenance therapy was originally developed to help obliterate withdrawal symptoms and support a healthy lifestyle. However, the effects of withdrawal far exceed that of heroin which causes the individual to become addicted to it instead.
  • Nearly 40% of individuals seeking detox or substance abuse treatment as part of an emergency room visit in 2009 were admitted to the hospital.
  • There have been numerous reports of heroin users switching to Opana because they can achieve an even more intense high on this prescription opioid than they could on heroin.
  • Most specialized drug rehab programs employ counselors, physicians, nurses, and access to social workers to aid in the rehabilitation process.

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Methadone Detoxification - Adamstown

Methadone detoxification can be a very uncomfortable and taxing experience. Symptoms usually begin between twenty-four and forty-eight hours after the user's last dose of the drug. Typical withdrawal symptoms include: stomach cramps, nausea, sweating, tremors, extreme opiate cravings, irritability, sneezing, fever, chills, vomiting, fuzzy-headedness, paranoia, clinical depression and hallucinations. Additionally, these unpleasant methadone withdrawal symptoms will last much longer than heroin withdrawal symptoms. Depending on the dose of methadone and how long the person has been using methadone, the symptoms can last for several weeks to several months. Professionals in the field of methadone detoxification typically advise the gradual decrease of the drug over a period of time instead of stopping all at once.

  • Frederick Institute
    6.5 miles from Adamstown, Maryland
    Frederick Institute is located at:

    5716 Industry Lane
    Frederick, MD. 21704

    If you would like to contact Frederick Institute, you can reach them at 301-663-4130.

    Frederick Institute offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)