methadone
nounfemininetécnico/mɨtɐˈðonɐ/low
me·ta·do·na
Definition
A synthetic opioid drug used primarily in substitution therapy for heroin addicts.
The harm reduction program includes the controlled administration of methadone.
Methadone helps alleviate withdrawal symptoms.
Common collocations
methadone treatmentmethadone clinicmethadone maintenance
Etymology
Do inglês methadone.