Yes, Methadone is an Opioid: Understanding its Medical Use and Risks
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First synthesized in Germany during World War II, methadone is a synthetic opioid agonist with unique pharmacological properties. This article answers the question, "Is methadone an opioid?", by delving into its mechanism of action, its approved medical uses for treating chronic pain and opioid use disorder (OUD), and the crucial differences from other opioids.
