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methadon

/ˈmeθ.ə.dɒn/

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noun

/ˈmeθ.ə.dɒn/C1formalmedical
  • ruСинтетический наркотический препарат, сходный с морфином, но вызывающий меньшее привыкание, используемый для детоксикации и поддерживающей терапии при героиновой зависимости.

A synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming, used in narcotic detoxification and maintenance of heroin addiction.

uncountable

  1. Synthetic narcotic drugC1formalmedical

    A synthetic opioid medication used primarily for the treatment of opioid addiction and pain management.

    ruСинтетический наркотик

    • The clinic prescribed methadone to help him overcome his heroin addiction.
    • Methadone maintenance therapy is a common treatment for opioid dependence.
    • Doctors carefully monitor patients taking methadone to prevent misuse.