Frequently Asked Questions About Methadone Treatment at Revive

Methadone may be a fit if you:

• Use opioids daily or almost daily
• Get sick when you stop
• Use mainly to avoid withdrawal
• Have tried to stop and couldn’t

An assessment helps determine whether methadone is the right treatment for you.

No. You don’t need to detox before starting our methadone program.

There’s no need to suffer through withdrawal at home to qualify for our help. Methadone is used to stop withdrawal and cravings under medical supervision.

Methadone is a long‑acting medication that stabilizes your body.

Methadone works by preventing withdrawal, reducing cravings, and blocking the effects of other opioids so you’re not stuck in the use‑to‑avoid‑being‑sick cycle.

Yes, methadone is safe when it’s prescribed and monitored by a licensed opioid treatment program.

It’s one of the most studied treatments for opioid use disorder, and dosing is adjusted carefully to keep safety first.

This question comes up a lot.

Methadone treatment does not replace one addiction with another. Methadone is a long-acting medication taken at controlled doses to stabilize brain chemistry, prevent withdrawal, and reduce cravings. Methadone causes physical dependence, but addiction is about loss of control and harm. Unlike illicit opioids, methadone enables normal functioning, lowers overdose risk by over 50%, and supports long-term recovery when medically supervised.

Some people notice side effects from methadone, like sweating, constipation, or feeling tired early on. Doses are adjusted gradually to find what works without overmedicating.