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| Methadone Withdrawal |
| Methadone if taken for long periods and at large doses can lead to a very strong long withdrawal period. Compared to other opiates in which the withdrawal period is a week to ten days, heavy methadone users can expect not to recover for up to 5 or 6 weeks. So don't use methadone any longer than needed. If the treatment takes you on a long term course then be sure that the doctor knows of thos long duration of recovery. If not you could get into a position where the doctor may change drugs or stop methadone suddenly. According to most medical books withdrawal from opiate addiction should be treated in the hospital. |
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