Medications
What is Methadone?
In this video, Dr. Nordstrom explains what methadone is and how it is used to treat opioid use disorder. As a physician specializing in addiction medicine, he walks through how methadone works in the brain, how it helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms, and why it has been used safely and effectively for decades as part of medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
Dr. Nordstrom also addresses common misconceptions about methadone and clarifies how it supports stability, recovery and improved quality of life when combined with counseling and comprehensive care. This overview is designed to help patients, families and referral partners better understand methadone and its role in evidence-based opioid treatment.
