Debpurpletiger ......Drs DON'T prescribe
methadone because it's not as addictive as percs, vics or whatever. It's cheap, it's good for lifelong chronic pain that you never plan on stopping taking and it's an effective pain medication. It also doesn't contain
acetaminophen like the fast-acting opiates like percs, vics, etc.
Methadone is one of the most addictive opiates available. That's why it's a "last resort" medication. Whoever told you methadone isn't as addictive as a
percocet is terribly misinformed and confused regardless of what they do for a living. That person could be chief of staff at a hospital and they are WRONG if they think methadone isn't TERRIBLY addictive.
They do use it due to the cost being inexpensive but methadone is one of the most difficult drugs to w/d from that exists. That is a fact! Hope you never have to experience it or you'll see what I'm talking about. God bless.