Methadone maintenance allows those addicted to heroin to safely transition off the drug and maintain a quality of life often not possible while using heroin. However, people using methadone remain at elevated risk for negative health outcomes. Should methadone maintenance continue to be used as a treatment for heroin addiction? Why or why not? Are there any better alternatives?
Yes, methadone maintenance can be continued to be used as a treatment for heroin addiction.
This is because methadone is a proven way of medication which helps to cure opiate addiction. People who take methadone for a long period of time have better results than those who use methadone for a smaller period of time.
Another alternative of Methadone is Suboxone which has buprenorphine. Suboxone also helps in preventing craving for drugs. However, methadone is less expensive than Suboxone.
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