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Follow Directions: How to Use Methadone Safely

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This brochure describes the use of methadone in medication-assisted treatment of heroin and other opioids, including narcotic pain medicines. It describes how to use methadone safely, the dangers of methadone overdose, and life-threatening methadone side effects.

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SMA09-4409
Publication Date
April 2009
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