Drug Info

Methadone

What is it?

Synthetic opiod prescribed as Methadose® and Dolphine®. Tablet, capsule, and liquid, used for detoxification and maintenance of opioid addiction and as a pain reliever for moderate to severe pain.

Street Names

Amidone, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Fizzies, Maria, Pastora, Salvia, Street Methadone, Water

How it is Taken

Swallowed as pill or liquid or injected

Paraphernalia

Needle

How does it affect the body?

Sweating, itchy skin, or sleepiness
Addictive
Overdose effects include shallow breathing, stomach spasms, clammy skin, convulsions, weak pulse, coma, and death

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