Methadone Rehab Treatment
Patients in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) can use methadone to support their addiction recovery. Methadone is a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medication for MAT programs. The medication is an excellent option to relieve withdrawal symptoms throughout your detox.
At DreamLife Recovery, we consider methadone step one. We recommend methadone primarily for patients at risk of life-threatening substance withdrawal. When handled with care, methadone can be an incredibly effective tool. We offer a methadone detox rehab program for patients who need additional help maintaining their recovery.
Our Methadone Inpatient Treatment Program
At DreamLife Recovery, we tailor our program to your needs. Though methadone can help many patients detox, it is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Methadone is the first step toward lifelong sobriety. Here’s what else you can expect from your inpatient treatment:
• Intake and admission: Before you begin treatment, we help you understand what the program will include with an intake assessment.
• Detox: If you start inpatient treatment, your first task will be detox. At this point, a doctor will discuss whether they think a methadone medication-assisted treatment is right for you.
• Case management plan: We use many treatment methods to find the best path for your healing process. Your schedule may include individual therapy, group counseling or dual diagnosis treatment.
• Aftercare: Sobriety is a lifelong journey, and we are here for you through it all. Our alumni program supports past patients throughout their recovery with the tools to continue their goals.
Why Choose DreamLife Recovery?
Our team includes medical professionals, licensed counselors and expert staff members — all working to help you through treatment. We create an individualized program for every patient in recovery and give you the tools to succeed. Whether or not methadone is right for you, we find solutions to make your treatment manageable and productive.
When you stay at our treatment center, you have access to private amenities, specialized programs and trained staff. We provide a safe and comfortable space where you can begin rebuilding your life after addiction. Getting started may not be easy, but it will be the best decision you ever make.
Take the First Step Toward Recovery
Recovery is a process, and methadone-assisted detox may be the best first step. We offer methadone rehab treatment through compassionate medical attention and care. At DreamLife Recovery, you are not alone on your journey. Visit our rehab center in the Pittsburgh area for effective, comprehensive medication-assisted treatment.
We can also guide you through the insurance verification process to help you learn more about the cost of your treatment. We accept many insurance plans so you can make your recovery a reality. Get started at DreamLife Recovery when you call 844-922-3806 or contact us online.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is methadone?
Methadone is a long-acting synthetic opioid agonist approved by the FDA for treating opioid use disorder. It occupies the same brain receptors as heroin and prescription opioids but acts slowly and steadily, so at a correctly managed dose it prevents withdrawal without producing a high. It has been used in opioid treatment for decades and is one of the most studied medications in addiction medicine.
2. How does methadone treatment work?
By keeping opioid receptors steadily occupied, methadone eliminates withdrawal symptoms and blunts cravings, which removes the daily cycle that drives continued use. Because it blocks the effects of heroin and other narcotics, using on top of it produces little or no high, which further reduces the incentive to relapse. That stability is what allows a person to engage in therapy, hold a job and rebuild relationships.
3. Who is methadone treatment for?
Methadone is generally recommended for people with long-standing or heavy opioid use, high tolerance, or a history of relapse on other medications. At DreamLife Recovery it is often the first step for patients at risk of severe or life-threatening withdrawal. A physician decides during detox whether methadone is the right medication, or whether buprenorphine or naltrexone would be a better fit.
4. How is methadone given and monitored?
Methadone is administered by a medical professional in pill, liquid or wafer form, and is dispensed through federally regulated opioid treatment programs rather than an ordinary prescription. A doctor monitors methadone levels and adjusts the dose over time, and treatment is often spread across 12 months or more depending on the individual. Close supervision is what makes the medication both safe and effective.
5. Is methadone addictive?
Methadone causes physical dependence, which is not the same as addiction. Addiction involves compulsive use and continued use despite harm; a person stable on prescribed methadone is not seeking a high and is functioning better, not worse. Because the body does become dependent, methadone should never be stopped abruptly, and any reduction has to be managed gradually by a physician.
