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Methadone for Opioid Use Disorder

Categories

Medications

Mental Health & Addictions

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Last Update

October 1, 2022

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.pdf

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WM85-2259

Language

English

Creator

Pharmacy Services, Aberdeen Hospital

Methadone is a medication used to treat opioid use disorder. It is long-acting, which means it is slowly released in the body over a long time. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication and answers other questions you may have.

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