methadone

noun

meth·​a·​done ˈme-thə-ˌdōn How to pronounce methadone (audio)
variants or less commonly methadon
: a synthetic addictive narcotic drug C21H27NO used especially in the form of its hydrochloride for the relief of pain and as a substitute narcotic in the treatment of heroin addiction

Examples of methadone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web To many methadone clinics, the Biden administration’s recent refresh of the rules governing opioid treatment programs represents an unprecedented opportunity to offer care that is more compassionate and responsive to patients’ needs. Lev Facher, STAT, 12 Mar. 2024 Starz Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda Cast: Haruka Ayase, Masami Nagasawa, Kaho, Suzu Hirose 11 of 16 ParaNorman (2012) ParaNorman functions like methadone for those whose preferred drug is the twee oeuvre of Tim Burton. Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 26 Jan. 2024 The clinic also offered support groups, counseling, opioid maintenance like methadone, along with a full-scale medical office for routine doctors' visits and specialties like Hepatitis C and HIV treatment. The Arizona Republic, 19 Jan. 2024 Her goal is to become a licensed clinical social worker, drawing from her experiences at the methadone clinic and children’s group home in California. USA TODAY, 29 Feb. 2024 Related: Fights over methadone, harm reduction, and more: 3 addiction stories to watch in 2024 Enter King, the local electrician. Lev Facher, STAT, 3 Jan. 2024 There’s detox and transitional housing; residential and outpatient rehabilitation; peer support, meetings, and sponsors; counselling of all kinds; and medications such as methadone and buprenorphine. E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024 Historically, methadone clinics and law enforcement groups like the Drug Enforcement Administration have strongly opposed major expansions in access to methadone. Lev Facher, STAT, 12 Dec. 2023 Although there are several drug treatment options such as methadone available for opioids, none have been developed for cocaine, methamphetamine or prescription stimulant addictions. Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 7 Nov. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

methyl + amino + diphenyl + -one

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of methadone was in 1947

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“Methadone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/methadone. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

methadone

noun
meth·​a·​done ˈmeth-ə-ˌdōn How to pronounce methadone (audio)
variants also methadon
: a narcotic drug C21H27NO that is used to replace heroin in the treatment of heroin addiction

Medical Definition

methadone

noun
meth·​a·​done ˈmeth-ə-ˌdōn How to pronounce methadone (audio)
variants also methadon
: a synthetic addictive narcotic drug used especially in the form of its hydrochloride C21H27NO·HCl for the relief of pain and as a substitute narcotic in the treatment of heroin addiction

called also amidone

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