Unfortunately, Methadone Maintenance Treatment is misunderstood, even in the medical community. Methadone saves lives. It allows those with the medical disease of opiate addiction to live a normal life. MMT (Methadone Maintenance Treatment) has been studied for 40 years. It is NOT a substitute for illicit drugs. Methadone is frequently compared to insulin, and opiate addiction to diabetes. There are several good resources about MMT online. One of the best is the National Institutes of Health Consesus Statement concerning the treatment of opiate addiction. It can be found at http://odp.od.nih.gov/consensus/cons/108/108_statement.htm#2_1._What If you have any questions or concerns about medication assisted treatment (methadone or buprenorphine), I will be happy to answer them. Terri Martinez Director Addiction Treatment Watchdog
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