The withdrawal method of treatment of the patient with drugdependence of the morphine-type should have the combined goal of abstinence, resolution of general medical and psychiatric problems, and social rehabilitation. The initial step in this treatment procedure is withdrawal from the dependence-producing drug (detoxification). Also, the physician should seek consultation, or make referrals, when needed to obtain the psychiatric and other medical evaluation necessary for instituting additional, specific treatment measures. Furthermore, sociological studies and assessment by competent professionals will point to those problems of life which necessitate continuing attention and help as part of the patient's social rehabilitation. These various efforts are viewed as being parts of a single therapeutic continuum, individualized for the particular patient, and aimed at accomplishing the stated therapeutic goals. Mere withdrawal does not constitute complete treatment of the drug-dependent patient. It is the further responsibility of the treating physician to assure that his patient establishes