{"id":1789,"date":"2023-08-04T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.garmed.com.ua\/?post_type=service&#038;p=1789"},"modified":"2025-09-19T10:32:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T07:32:24","slug":"how-methadone-treatment-is-delivered","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/service\/drug-addiction-treatment-methods-of-fighting-addiction\/how-methadone-treatment-is-delivered\/","title":{"rendered":"How methadone treatment is delivered"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Methadone dependence is a form of drug dependence that develops through the use of methadone, a synthetic opioid that is commonly used medically to treat addiction to opioids (e.g. heroin or morphine). However, if methadone is used without professional supervision or in large doses, it can lead to physical and psychological dependence on the drug itself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Methadone dependence can manifest itself in a variety of ways. Some of the most common signs and symptoms of methadone addiction include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>tolerance to the drug develops &#8211; gradually the person needs to increase the dose of methadone to achieve the desired effect;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>physical dependence &#8211; cessation of methadone use causes physical ailments and withdrawal symptoms such as muscle aches, insomnia, anxiety, sweating, etc;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the emergence of psychological dependence &#8211; a person may feel a strong desire to use methadone, even if there is no physical discomfort;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reduced social and occupational functionality &#8211; methadone addiction can lead to problems in relationships, work and finances;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>developing resistance to addiction medication &#8211; methadone dependent patients may be less responsive to standard opioid dependence treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treatment for methadone addiction includes both medication (e.g. methadone substitution therapy with gradual dose reduction) and psychosocial support (psychotherapy, group therapy and other types of support). The aim of treatment is to help the client\/tangata whai ora to stop using methadone and regain a normal physical and psychological state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you or someone you know is struggling with methadone dependence, it is recommended that you seek help from an addiction specialist or other drug treatment professional to develop a personalised treatment and support plan. You should not expect the disease to go away on its own. It is not possible to recover from such addiction on your own.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/service\/drug-addiction-treatment-methods-of-fighting-addiction\/how-methadone-treatment-is-delivered\/#methadone_addiction_treatment_prices_cost\" title=\"Methadone Addiction Treatment Prices (Cost)\">Methadone Addiction Treatment Prices (Cost)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/service\/drug-addiction-treatment-methods-of-fighting-addiction\/how-methadone-treatment-is-delivered\/#what_medications_are_used_in_the_treatment_of_methadone_dependence\" title=\"What medications are used in the treatment of methadone dependence\">What medications are used in the treatment of methadone dependence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/service\/drug-addiction-treatment-methods-of-fighting-addiction\/how-methadone-treatment-is-delivered\/#you_may_also_be_interested_in\" title=\"You may also be interested in:\">You may also be interested in:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/service\/drug-addiction-treatment-methods-of-fighting-addiction\/how-methadone-treatment-is-delivered\/#you_may_also_need\" title=\"You may also need:\">You may also need:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"methadone_addiction_treatment_prices_cost\"><\/span>Methadone Addiction Treatment Prices (Cost)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Rehabilitation (comprehensive methadone addiction treatment) Kyiv<\/td><td>from 27000 UAH per month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Inpatient methadone addiction treatment<\/td><td>from 2700 UAH<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Outpatient methadone addiction treatment<\/td><td>from 2400 UAH<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Home methadone addiction treatment<\/td><td>3700 UAH<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_medications_are_used_in_the_treatment_of_methadone_dependence\"><\/span>What medications are used in the treatment of methadone dependence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medication therapy for methadone dependence involves the use of specially selected medications, the effect of which is aimed at improving the patient&#8217;s physical and psychological state. Such medications include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Methadone substitution therapy is one of the standard treatments. The patient is given a dose of methadone under the supervision of medical staff. The dose may be gradually reduced to help the patient to withdraw completely. This method can reduce the desire to use other opioids and reduce withdrawal symptoms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buprenorphine is another opioid that is used as a substitute for methadone. It performs similar functions and aims to reduce the desire for opioids.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Naltrexone &#8211; this medicine blocks the effects of opioids. It can be used to prevent the effects of methadone and other opioids, but its use should be closely monitored by a healthcare professional.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treatment of methadone dependence in Ukraine is carried out only in inpatient settings in specialised clinics. 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