How Methadone Helps Treat Opioid Use Disorder
Methadone is an evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder Methadone is a long-acting medication used to treat opioid use disorder (OUD). When it is prescribed and monitored through an opioid treatment program, it can reduce withdrawal symptoms, ease cravings, and help block the effects of other opioids. For many people, that creates enough stability to focus on work, parenting, relationships, housing, and the day-to-day routines that support recovery. How methadone works Methadone acts on the same opioid receptors as other


