methadone

[ meth-uh-dohn ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. a synthetic narcotic, C 2 1 H 2 8 ClNO, similar to morphine but effective orally, used in the relief of pain and as a heroin substitute in the treatment of heroin addiction.

methadone

/ ˈmɛθəˌdɒn; ˈmɛθəˌdəʊn /

noun

1. a narcotic analgesic drug similar to morphine, used to treat opiate addiction. Formula: C 21 H 27 NO

methadone

1. An analgesic that is sometimes used in the treatment of drug addiction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of methadone¹

An Americanism dating back to 1945–50; meth(yl) + a(mino) + d(iphenyl) + (heptan)one

Word History and Origins

Origin of methadone¹

C20: from ( di ) meth ( yl ) + a ( mino ) + d ( iphenyl ) + -one

Example Sentences

Many Black communities might have reduced access to methadone clinics because they have police officers stationed outside, and Black people are disproportionately charged and criminalized for drug possession.

From Salon

Despite his convictions dating back as far as 2006, he said he was never offered drug treatment beyond a methadone prescription and voluntarily attending Narcotic Anonymous meetings.

From BBC

Ms McDonald had also been annoyed because she was unable to pass urine for a sample, which meant that, according to healthcare guidance, she could not be prescribed methadone to ease her drug withdrawal symptoms.

From BBC

Opiates/opioids - such as heroin, morphine and methadone - were the most common drugs connected to deaths, being implicated in 937 deaths - 80% of the overall total.

From BBC

He said he woke up about five hours later and was driving to a methadone clinic where he receives daily medication for a chipped vertebra, according to the affidavit.

From Seattle Times