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  • From the exact same Wikipedia article:

    "The principal goals of methadone maintenance are to relieve opioid cravings, suppress the abstinence syndrome, and block the euphoric effects associated with opioids.

    When used correctly in treatment, maintenance therapy is medically safe, non-sedating, and can provide a slow recovery from opioid addiction."

    It’s literally just an effective and proven treatment for withdrawal.