Skip to main content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Here’s how you know

Dot gov

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Https

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( Lock A locked padlock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

  • Drugs & Paraphernalia
  • Research
    • Data
    • Journal Articles
  • Publications
    • DEA Publications
    • Non-DEA Publications
  • Resources
    • Federal & National
    • State & Local
    • Practitioner's Toolbox
    • Red Ribbon Week
    • Webinars
    • Podcasts
    • Views From the Field
  • Upcoming Events
  • The Student Center
  • Search
  • Menu
Home
CDP twitter CDP facebook CDP instagram CDP linkedin CDP youtube
#deacampus CDP search Sign up for Updates CDP search
  • Menu

CDP: Main Navigation

  • Drugs & Paraphernalia
  • Research
  • Publications
  • Resources
  • Upcoming Events
  • The Student Center
  • Search
  • Menu

Methadone

Image

Methadone

What is it?

Synthetic opioid prescribed as Dolophine®. Tablet, oral solution, and injectable liquid used for detoxification and maintenance treatment of opioid addiction and as a pain reliever for moderate to severe pain.

Street Names

Amidone, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Fizzies with MDMA, Wafer

How is it used?

Swallowed as pill or liquid or injected.

Paraphernalia

Image

Needle

Needle

How does it affect the body?

  • Sweating, itchy skin, or sleepiness
  • Addictive
  • Overdose effects include shallow breathing, blue fingernails and lips, stomach spasms, clammy skin, convulsions, weak pulse, coma, and death
  • Withdrawal symptoms: anxiety, muscle tremors, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps

READ MORE ABOUT METHADONE


  • About this site
    • Contact Us
    • Feedback
    • Disclaimer
    • Privacy Policy
  • Useful links
    • Drugs & Paraphernalia
    • Find Help
    • Get Smart About Drugs
    • Just Think Twice
  • About DEA
    • Accessibility
    • DEA: Who We Are
    • FOIA
    • Legal Policies and Disclaimers
    • U.S. Department of Justice
    • U.S. Department of Justice EEO Policy
    • U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
    • USA.gov
Home
This is a United States Government, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) website. The inclusion of a link on this website does not constitute an official endorsement, guarantee, or approval by DEA.