Evaluation of a Methadone Rehabilitation Program

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The present single-case study was initiated to determine whether our methadone maintenance program was of service to patients and community. Criteria used to make this determination were drug involvement, criminal activity, employment status, dependence on the welfare system, and health status. 25 randomly selected patients who had been in methadone maintenance for 6 mo. or longer were compared to 25 randomly selected patients who had not become engaged in methadone treatment. The results indicated that patients in the methadone maintenance program decreased their use of illicit drugs, decreased criminal activities, and increased self-support. No change was found between groups in welfare and health status.

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