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Methadone was initially rolled out in an effort to combat Heroin Addiction worldwide. Methadone however came with its own problems and many Heroin Addicts became addicted to both Heroin and Methadone or just Methadone. Methadone is one of the most addictive substances on the planet. It is little surprise then that South Africa has many suffering Methadone Addicts. Stopping Methadone addiction can be hugely dangerous without professional help.

Other names for Methadone

Meth, Jungle Juice, Methadose, Junk and Maria to name a few. Due to the ease in prescription availability if you are addicted to Heroin Methadone addiction has increased across the world over recent years.

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What is Methadone?

Methadone (also known as Symoron, Dolophine, Amidone, Methadose, Physeptone, Heptadon and many other names) is a synthetic opioid. It is used medically as an analgesic and a maintenance anti-addictive and reductive preparation for use by patients with opioid dependency. It was developed in Germany in 1937, mainly because Germany required a reliable internal source of opiates. Because it is an acyclic analog of morphine or heroin, methadone acts on the same opioid receptors as these drugs, and thus has many of the same effects. Methadone is also used in managing severe chronic pain, owing to its long duration of action, extremely powerful effects, and very low cost. Methadone was introduced into the United States in 1947 by Eli Lilly and Company. Methadone results in about 5,000 deaths per year.

Methadone Addiction Home Detox South Africa

At Home Detox South Africa we can offer you a safe and comfortable way to Detox from Methadone addiction at home. We can offer a service which will include a detox programme to suit your needs depending on your current usage amounts. Withdrawing from Methadone or Heroin without professional medical assistance can be extremely dangerous.

Methadone Addiction in South Africa

Methadone only became a drug available on prescription in South Africa in 2009. Statistics regarding Methadone users in South Africa are blurred and not wholly accurate. The problem with Methedone prescription is many Doctors are reluctant to reduce the amount prescribed as is the suffering addict. We at Home Detox South Africa believe that replacing Heroin with Methadone is not the answer to your addiction problems and offer a detox service to rid you of Methadone Addiction.

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