Is it illegal to drink methadone?

Methadone is a narcotic drug strictly controlled by the state. It is used for drug treatment in government-approved departments, and is a drug when it is legally used in regular medical institutions. However, once it is out of supervision and flows into society, it is controlled drugs.

Methadone is a substitute for traditional drugs such as heroin. There are designated drinking places in the country, and the prices are generally low, which also helps to master drug addicts. But methadone can also be addictive. If you really want to quit drugs, I suggest not relying on methadone or other drugs. You can't just quit. Methadone is an opioid receptor agonist, which belongs to narcotic analgesics and was synthesized by German chemists during World War II. 1960 in the United States, people found that this drug can control the withdrawal symptoms of heroin and began to use it for drug treatment. In recent 30 years, it has become the main drug for detoxification in western countries in Europe and America. In the early 1970s, methadone treatment program was implemented in Hong Kong and achieved satisfactory results. It was regarded as a better detoxification model in Asia by the World Health Organization (WHO). From 65438 to 0993, the Ministry of Health of China promulgated the Guiding Principles for Common Drug Addiction Treatment, and methadone was the first choice for drug treatment. Methadone is a powerful opioid. It has cross-dependence and tolerance with other opioids, and can replace any opioid. Because of its long half-life (the time required to reduce the drug concentration in the blood by 50%), its withdrawal symptoms are mild, which makes methadone the basis of opioid addiction substitution and detoxification treatment. Compared with other detoxification drugs, methadone has a significant effect on controlling withdrawal symptoms and has a high success rate in detoxification treatment. Can be taken orally, and a single dose can produce 24 hours of clinical effect; This medicine is safe and has no serious side effects. Methadone has become the most commonly used drug for detoxification. At present, methadone substitution decline method is one of the conventional detoxification methods for opioid addiction. The goal of this therapy is to eliminate the illegal use of opioids, restore patients' normal work, study and lifestyle, and reduce crime and anti-social behavior.

Can I apply for a driver's license with methadone?

You can't apply for driving test for a long time. Methadone is a dependent psychotropic drug. In any of the following circumstances, you may not apply for a motor vehicle driver's license:

(1) Suffering from organic heart disease, epilepsy, Meniere's disease, dizziness, hysteria, paralysis agitans, psychosis, dementia, nervous system diseases that affect physical activity and other diseases that hinder safe driving;

(2) Taking or injecting drugs within three years, or lifting the compulsory isolation and detoxification measures for less than three years, or being addicted to psychotropic drugs for a long time;

2. What is methadone and what are its hazards?

(1) This product is a narcotic drug specially managed by the state. We must strictly abide by the state regulations on narcotic drugs. The drug storage places in hospitals and wards must be locked, and the prescription color should be distinguished from other drug prescriptions. Custodians at all levels shall abide by the system of succession, and shall not be slightly negligent.

(2) This product is an ideal withdrawal drug for opioid or morphine addicts. The withdrawal symptoms are mild, but the dependence is significant, so the disadvantages outweigh the advantages, and the "methadone maintenance method" is often used.

(3) The drug is only used for subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, and intravenous injection is not allowed. It can release histamine, so it is forbidden to use it before and during anesthesia.

Legal basis:

Criminal law of the people's Republic of China

Article 348 Crime of illegal possession of drugs Whoever illegally possesses opium of more than one kilogram, heroin or methamphetamine of more than fifty grams or other drugs in large quantities shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not less than seven years or life imprisonment and shall also be fined; Whoever illegally possesses opium of more than 200 grams but less than 1 kilogram, heroin or methamphetamine of more than 10 grams but less than 50 grams, or other drugs in relatively large quantities, shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than three years, criminal detention or public surveillance, and shall also be fined; If the circumstances are serious, he shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not less than three years but not more than seven years and shall also be fined.