FALSE!
This is a very commonly believed myth. While it is true that methadone was first synthesized by German
pharmacologists before WWII began, its properties were not discovered until after the war. “Dolophine” the
original trade name for methadone hydrochloride, was not derived from the name
“Adolph”, but from the
Latin “dolor” (pain) and “fin” (end).
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National Alliance of Methadone Advocates Dear Advocates: Since its beginning over 30 years ago methadone maintenance has been the preferred treatment for narcotic addiction by the drug user. Many times it has been demonstrated to be the most effective treatment for heroin addiction, resulting in the termination both of heroin use and of criminal behavior. …
CFR 291.501 Methadone in the Maintenance Treatment of Narcotic Addicts Admission Requirements Take Homes Take Home Exceptions (a) The Food and Drug Administration and the Drug Enforcement Administration recognize that the investigational use of methadone requiring the prolonged maintenance of narcotic dependence as part of a total treatment effort has shown promise in the management…
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