Monday, April 22nd, 2013

You can treat methadone addiction with a combination pharmaceutical and behavioral therapy approaches. But who to ask for help? More on how to treat methadone addiction here.

Monday, April 1st, 2013

Meth overdose can occur from 100 mg – 5g of methamphetamine. Weight, general health, and tolerance all factor into the meth overdose equation. More on methamphetamine overdose here.

Monday, August 20th, 2012

YES. Methadone is highly addictive. This is even the case when methadone is prescribed by a doctor. We review what methadone is made of, and how you get addicted to methadone here.

Sunday, July 8th, 2012

Methadone works by changing how the brain and body perceive pain. More on Methadone’s uses, side effects, and dangers here.

Monday, May 14th, 2012

Is snorting Methadone more effective than taking Methadone orally? Can snorting Methadone get you high? What dangers are present and can they be avoided? More on snorting Methadone effects here.

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

Methadone is a long acting opioid. Methadone stays in your system and can be detected 2-4 days after last dose. More on methadone testing, detection times, and signs of methadone addiction here.

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

Most people do not get high on methadone. With stable dosing, methadone does not cause euphoria or intoxication. And getting high on methadone is extremely dangerous. Learn why here.

Sunday, January 2nd, 2011

What are the effects of methadone treatment during pregnancy? Should a woman stop methadone treatment if she is pregnant? Dr. Burson explains why not here.

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010

Yes, methadone can cause excessive sweating. Dr. Burson explains how to treat excessive sweating caused by methadone here.

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

Dr. Jana Burson, who treats opiate addiction using methadone, presents methadone myths and methadone facts here. This is the first article in a series of posts to get the facts about methadone to you, the public.