Medications for Opioid Withdrawal
Opioid withdrawal is difficult to endure, and is a major reason
for relapse and continued prescription drug abuse. Medications are
used to prevent symptoms of opioid withdrawal during detox, easing the person out of physical dependence:
Methadone is a long-acting opioid medicine. It activates the same opioid receptors as narcotics, effectively eliminating withdrawal symptoms.