Methadone

How to Detox off of Methadone with Dr Rodriquez and Delray Center
Detoxing off of Methadone
“Lets talk about detoxing off of Methadone. This process is not widely known and had seemed rather mysterious for many many years, Now part of this is due to that Methadone is different then regular opiates in its chemical action on the brain. That has an effect in how the withdrawal symptoms manifest and it certainly has an effect in how the detox is preformed. To attempt to detox off of Methadone as somebody would detox off of any conventional opiate would lead to a lot of discomfort and a difficult time usually ending treatment failure. So that technique or process is discouraged, people can detox off Methadone but certain precautions and certain added steps are necessary. It is possible to come straight off of Methadone onto Suboxone with a certain intermediary process. One option there is a conversion to a different pain medication, and the after a certain period of time, and that time would be determined by the physician. The person can then try a Subutex or Suboxone induction. A Subutex or Suboxone induction coming directly off of Methadone is also possible but involves much more skill and is much more difficult. This could only be attempted by a physician who is highly experienced in this process. In general Methadone detox is too complicated for anybody to try out there own at home and should really be left to healthcare professionals that are experienced in this process. But certainly Methadone detox is possible, it can be done safely, and it ca be done comfortably by someone who is well versed in that process.”
Raul J Rodriguez MD, a double Board Certified Psychiatrist and Addictionologist, discusses some of the techniques involved in detoxing off of Methadone.http://www.delraycenter.com