Methadone (noun)

1. A synthetic opioid used as a pain reliever and to treat opioid addiction.
2. A medication used to reduce withdrawal symptoms in people addicted to opioids, such as heroin and morphine.

Origin:

From the german methadon, a trade name for the drug.

Examples:

1. He was prescribed methadone for his opioid addiction.
2. The methadone clinic provided a safe place for recovering addicts.
3. Methadone is a long-acting opioid that can reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
4. The patient was prescribed methadone as a replacement therapy.
5. Methadone is often used in medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction.