Literature Review - Methadone Maintenance Treatment

2002
ISBN: 0-662-66388-8
Cat No: H49-162/2002E

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Table of Contents

• Acknowledgements
• 1. Introduction
• • 1.1 Methodology
• 2. Effectiveness of MMT
• • 2.1 Evidence of Effectiveness
  • 2.2 Cost Effectiveness of MMT
• 3. Factors that Influence the Effectiveness of MMT
• • 3.1 Individual Factors
  • 3.2 Program Factors
• 4. Program Development and Design Factors
• • 4.1 Emphasis on Retention
  • 4.2 A Client/Patient-Centred Approach
  • 4.3 Integrated Comprehensive Services
• 5. Program Policies
• • 5.1 Admission Criteria
  • 5.2 Assessment
  • 5.3 Dosage
  • 5.4 Duration of Treatment
  • 5.5 Urinalysis and Monitoring of Drug Use during Treatment
  • 5.6 Tapering from Methadone
• 6. Program Team and Environment
• • 6.1 Training
  • 6.2 Program Environment
• 7. Specific Considerations
• • 7.1 MMT and Multiple Substance Use Behaviours
  • 7.2 MMT and Women
  • 7.3 MMT and Pregnant Women
  • 7.4 MMT and Comorbid Medical Conditions
  • 7.5 MMT and Prevention and Treatment of Hepatitis C
  • 7.6 MMT and Prevention and Treatment of HIV
  • 7.7 MMT and Mental Health Disorders
  • 7.8 MMT in Correctional Settings
• 8. Research and Evaluation
• 9. Conclusions
• Reference List