Alcohol & Substance Abuse : Mental Side Effects of Methadone

Methadone is a treatment designed to help people with chronic pain relief or with the treatment of narcotic addiction, and the side effects include discomfort, difficulty focusing and anxiety. Find out why methadone’s side effects can sometimes be viewed as psychological with help from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on narcotic addiction and substance abuse.

Expert: David Thomas
Contact: WTGTampa.com
Bio: Dr. David Thomas has been certified as a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida since 1986 and in the National Board of Certified Counselors since 1987.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

Duration : 0:1:36


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One Response to Alcohol & Substance Abuse : Mental Side Effects of Methadone

  1. chrissys31 says:

    hi Im a methadone …
    hi Im a methadone patient now of 4 yrs using it for the addiction I had to opiate painkillers and a touch of heroin I was snorting for about one yr. I also dabbed in the recreactional use of oxycotin. I find some of the things you mentioned to be true such as depression and anxiety. I was wondering if you or any of your collegue to make a video on this subject if you are a doctor that has lots of knowledge on the subject. I need the truth or can you guide me to a good site. thanks much