Methadone ========= þ Street Addicts - methadone 15-30 mg daily, divided BID/QID, or 10 mg PO or 5 mg IV Q6H - may need to increase to 40-80 mg daily - use OBJECTIVE signs to increase dose - don't let patient know dosage, mask in juice - can give 1/2-2/3 of oral dose via IV if needed - taper 10-15% daily