Dilute the dose with water or other suitable liquid (e.g., Kool-Aid, Tang, apple juice, Crystal Light with aspartame) to ≥30 mL prior to administration. “I was on 140 mg of methadone since 2003. The minute I started, it kept me away from heroin. Until now, in 2020, I’m on 2 mg and detoxing as we speak. I feel cold, my back hurts, my legs hurt, and I feel weak. Does anyone know how long it will take to feel normal? I’m doing it alone in my home, and I’m determined to succeed, nothing is stopping me.” Methadone has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 232 reviews for the treatment of Opiate Withdrawal.