Methadone Methadone Methadone is prescribed to people who take heroin or other opiates to help reduce the risks of their illicit drug use. Methadone is usually prescribed as a liquid but it also comes in injectable and tablet forms. Liquid preparations are usually 1 mg per 1 ml of fluid, but it is sometimes made as 10 mg per 1 ml. Multidose Bottle As little as 5mg can kill a child - methadone should always be stored out of reach of children.
All opiates have a wide range of effects on the mind and body.
Methadone is a much longer-acting drug than heroin and can usually be taken once a day without the user experiencing withdrawal symptoms. It causes no physical damage to the brain, liver, kidneys or bones. Taking extra methadone or mixing it with other depressants such as temazepam or alcohol greatly increases the risk of overdose. The maximum sentence for unlawful possession is 7 years imprisonment and an unlimited fine.