Project Narrative. 2 to 3 sentences maximum. For NIH and other PHS agencies applications, this attachment will reflect the second component of the Project Summary: Relevance. Using no more than two or three sentences, describe the relevance of this research to public health. In this section, be succinct and use plain language that can be understood by a general, lay audience. A separate Research Plan component is required for NIH and other PHS agencies applications.
Methadone is a powerful narcotic. It can cause some people to feel drowsy, dizzy, or light-headed. People taking methadone should not drive a car or operate machinery. Intentional or accidental overdose of methadone can lead to unconsciousness, coma, or death.
Methadone is a long-acting, synthetic, narcotic drug that was first used in the maintenance treatment of drug addiction in the 1960s. It is an opiate âagonist,â which means that it acts in a way that is similar to morphine and other narcotic medications. When used in proper doses in maintenance treatment, methadone does not create euphoria, sedation, or an analgesic effect.