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.
Most opioids are derived from the opium poppy and include heroin, morphine, codeine and hydrocodone. Methadone is a synthetic opioid that is structurally dissimilar to naturally derived products, even though it acts at the same sites in the body.