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 was first marketed as âDolophineâ and was used as an analgesic (a painkiller) for the treatment of severe pain. It is still occasionally used for pain relief. Methadone is now primarily used today for the treatment of narcotic addiction. The effects of methadone are longer-lasting than those of morphine-based drugs. Methadoneâs effects can last up to 24 hours, thereby permitting administration only once a day in heroin detoxification and maintenance programs.