OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 35333

methadone

/ˈmɛθ.əd.əʊn/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
metadona
A powerful synthetic analgesic drug which is similar to morphine in its effects but less sedative and is used as a substitute drug in the treatment of morphine and heroin addiction.
But methadone is a dangerous drug. If taken orally by a nonaddict, it can cause euphoria or even death.
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