My friend was detoxing from herion with 30 mg of methadone. He stopped taking METHADONE WITHOUT A DOCTOR'S SUPERVISION, and is now experiencing withdraws such as sweating. Should he continue taking 30MG, or lower the doseage?

my friend was detoxing from herion with 30 mg of methadone. he stopped taking METHADONE WITHOUT A DOCTOR'S SUPERVISION, and is now experiencing withdraws such as sweating. should he continue taking 30MG, or lower the doseage?
I been on the methadone program for a few years. What worked for me was seeing my prescribing doctor desribing how I was feeling then the doc would help in advising a suitable dose. Lowering dose comes with being ready mentally and physically. I only just recently cut down cause I feel confident I won't go back to heroin use. Hey everyone different.

If your friend wants to get off methadone it should be done in a controlled way with medical supervision. Remind you friend he is not a doctor and should not lower his own dose no matter how strong he feels about quitting! I tried to get off drugs alone and it doesn't work, addicts need help and support. I'm glad he has you as a friend that cares about him this is very important for the recovering addict.