Methadone Use Increases, Despite Dangers
The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in Georgia warns that methadone abuse continues despite evidence that methadone misuse can cause death.
Mary Rieser, Executive Director of The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in GA states: “Methadone is a synthetic narcotic used to treat opoid addiction. In 1999, methadone was established as clinical treatment for heroin detoxification by the Department of Health and Human Services. The problem with methadone is that unless it is closely medically supervised there are many, many side effects including: damage to heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, bones, blood, brain, or other vital body organs.
“Minor side effects include: constipation, water retention, drowsiness, skin rash, excessive sweating, and changes in libido.
“Methadone clinics only have a 20% success rate for treating heroin for 1 year, yet the pharmaceutical companies are currently asking for more funding to promote methadone programs. Unfortunately, methadone clinics do not actually reduce crime levels in the area they serve; in many cases patients sell methadone for other drugs.
“Methadone was originally developed as a narcotic pain reliever; unfortunately, methadone is not only used in clinics, but is sold on the streets to heroin addicts.
“While the manufactures state that there is no euphoric feeling from taking the drug; recovering addicts will tell you that they buy it specifically for that reason.
“The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab Georgia does not believe that substituting one drug for another will ever successfully help a drug addict’s recovery long-term.”
The Atlanta Recovery Center of Georgia is a non-traditional drug abuse treatment program. This program provides body detoxification through a sauna and exercise program that helps eliminate or reduce cravings. After the sauna program, the client learns those life skills essential to success in life and the ability to stay clean. They graduate from The Atlanta Recovery Center with a life plan and continued support to make sure they make it in life.
