UK methadone doses may not be high enough

摘要

Daily doses of methadone between 6()mg and 120mg lead to improved outcomes but only a quarter of those in methadone treatment programmes receive these doses,according to a report published by the National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse.The report is one of three briefings published for drug treatment providers that cover methadone dose and maintenance treatment,counselling and other psychosodal interventions,and engaging and retaining clients in drug treatment.