Methadone Uses

At Clinics, Tumultuous Lives and Turbulent Care
Over the last couple of years, their fates have entwined, with Mr. Smith dependent on “Doc” for the treatment that keeps him stable at an out-of-pocket cost of $ 7,200 a year and Dr. Clark on “Smitty” and all the other cash-paying patients whose … Read more on New York Times

Addiction Treatment With a Dark Side
Intended as a long-term treatment for people addicted to opioids — heroin as well as painkillers — buprenorphine, like methadone, is an opioid itself that can produce euphoria and cause dependency. Its effects are milder, however, and they plateau … Read more on New York Times