methadon

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Definition Noun : A synthetic opioid medication used medically for pain relief and, primarily, for the treatment of opioid use disorder (e.g., heroin addiction). It works by acting on the same opioid receptors in the brain as other narcotics but is designed to have a longer duration of action and to prevent withdrawal symptoms and cravings without producing the same intense euphoria. Usage "Met...