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Methadone

Category: Depressant

Also known as: meth, linctus

What it looks like and how it's taken: Comes as a green, amber or blue mixture liquid, or as white tablets. Usually swallowed.

Immediate effects: Effects similar to heroin, although less intense but longer acting.

Risks:

Short term: Drug overdose, possibly leading to coma or death, if taken by someone not used to the drug. Methadone should only be taken as part of a prescribed and supervised programme to treat addiction to opiate drugs, especially heroin.

Long term: Methadone can be addictive, and it should never be given or sold to someone else.

Legal status: If possessed without a prescription or supplied illegally, classified as Class A.

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