Addiction after recent overdose episode

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A 56-year-old woman with a history of opioid use disorder states that she is interested in ending her addiction after a recent overdose episode. She mentions that she knows a few friends that used methadone for MAT and asks if this can be a helpful option for her. The NP informs the patient about all of the following on the use of methadone for MAT except: QID: 4277234Mark For Review Has a long half-life. Eliminates the feeling of euphoria from short-acting opioids. Has no abuse potential. Can be distributed only by SAMHSA-approved centers.

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