Description
A synthetic opioid drug used as an analgesic and is often used in detoxification off of other opioids. As it has a much longer half-life.
Effects & Dosing
Dosage
Oral
| Light | Common | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| 5-10 mg | 10-20 mg | 20-35 mg+ |
Duration
Oral
Onset 45 min - 2h
After Effects 1h - 48h
Safety & Risks
Safer Use
- All other CNS depressants
Detection Times
| Method | Detection Window |
|---|---|
| Blood | 24–48 hours |
| Saliva | 1–10 days |
| Urine | 7–14 days |
| Hair | 1–90 days |
Note: Not detected by standard opiate immunoassay. Requires specific methadone panel (part of extended panels).
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