It became clear that, in order to fully implement the intent of the streamlining initiative, CSAVR, its member state agencies, and RSA needed to agree on some fundamental changes in policy and practice. To accomplish its goal, the RSA provides its members with leadership and service.
Methadone was introduced into the United States in 1947 by Eli Lilly and Company as an analgesic under the trade name Dolophine, which is now registered to Roxane Laboratories. Since then, it has been best known for its use in treating opioid dependence.
Methadone belongs to the opioid family of drugs. It is used most commonly to treat addiction to other opioid drugs such as heroin, oxycodone (e.g., OxyContin) and hydromorphone (e.g., Dilaudid). Methadone is a âsyntheticâ opioid, which means that it is made from chemicals in a lab.