Families tell me that the first time they ever heard of methadone was when a loved one died unexpectedly and the death certificate came back and listed methadone toxicity as the cause. Finding answers to "why" is important.
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What is methadone?
Methadone is an opioid analgesic used to treat pain and used in methadone clinics to treat opiate dependency.
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Is methadone dangerous?
Deaths from methadone overdose are reaching epidemic proportions. Methadone has been identified as the cause of many deaths because it has an unpredictable and variable half-life among individuals, meaning half the dose may be eliminated in 9 hours for some patients and in 100 hours for a different patient.
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How do I find out what happened?
If your family member died unexpectedly and the cause of death was ruled "methadone toxicity," you may have questions about why the person died. Call a lawyer who has experience with methadone cases. She can review medical and prescription records, as well as the autopsy and help you find answers.
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