By: Renee Sealy The Department of Justice defines methadone as a synthetic narcotic, dispensed in tablet, oral solution, or injectable liquid form. Methadone is legally used to treat narcotic addiction and relieve severe pain, often in individuals who have cancer or terminal illnesses. A methadone clinic is a facility that provides medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for individuals with opioid use disorders (OUDs), and the clinic specifically uses methadone as part of the treatment plan. Opioids and Opioid Disorders Opioids are medications commonly prescribed by doctors to manage pain, but they are also found in illegal drugs such as heroin. Over…
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