Methadone
Slang
Methadone, Physeptone, Dihydrocodeine, Palfium, Subutex, Juice, green, meth, linctus, phy, amps, tabs, gees
Description
A depressant. Opioids are synthetic medicines designed to imitate the action of heroin and other opiates.
Methadone, a green viscous liquid, may be prescribed to help a heroin user to Detox. Detox (or detoxification) describes the way in which a drug such as heroin is eliminated from the drug user's body, often with the help of a doctor and/ or specialist drug worker. This is often a gradual process and may take a number of days or weeks.
Paraphernalia / what to look out for
- Bottles of green or blue liquid, tablets.
- The pupils of the user's eyes may be dramatically reduced in size.
Harm reduction
- See general suggestions.
Legal status
Unless prescribed to the individual use it is illegal to be in procession or supply these drugs. Classed as a medicine under the Medicine Act.