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.
1 Common Problems With the Use of Methadone Methadone is a synthetic drug that acts in the body like an opiate, such as morphine or heroin. 2  It is used both to treat chronic pain and to reduce withdrawal symptoms duringâ¦. Methadone Overuse and Addiction Methadone is a prescription drug used to relieve pain and help heroin addicts break their dependency. 2  It is essentially a synthetic form of morphine; methadone is just as potâ¦.