My wife works at a program that has methadone as part of it. Oops, ex-wife I mean. One thing she recomends is that you have a plan for getting off the methadone, it is addictive and a drug too, not as bad as pills, but a drug no less. Methadone detox can be very difficult, so know this going into it. It is better than the pills, but you are trading one addiction for another, just be aware of that, alot of comercial places won't let you know that because they make money off of you having to dose there. It can be a good thing, but be aware of the risks. Take care.