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Can Methadone Be Taken For A Long Duration?
Question: I know my renter is taking methadone daily and wonder if I should have concerns about this? I don't want to confront him directly as he and his girl friend and their baby have been good renters, paid their rent on time, mows the lawn, pleasant to have there.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Methadone can be prescribed for a number of reasons. It may be maintenance medication to maintain sobriety from opioids. It may also be for chronic pain. I would not be concerned about this as they are probably doing this legally.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Methadone can be prescribed for a number of reasons. It may be maintenance medication to maintain sobriety from opioids. It may also be for chronic pain. I would not be concerned about this as they are probably doing this legally.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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