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, also known as Dolophine among other brand names, is a synthetic opioid. Mainly used for treatment of severe chronic pain medication, due to its long duration of action and strong analgesic effect.ethadone withdrawal symptoms are considered more severe than other opiates as morphine or heroin and it could last much longer, sometimes even 4 to weeks to 16 weeks.