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What
are the types of treatment programmes offered in methadone
clinics?
Two types
of treatment programmes are available in methadone clinics
:
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Methadone
Maintenance Programme - the patient receives the
proper dose of methadone daily for a period as long
as the patient feels necessary. There is no time
limit for this type of programme.
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Methadone
Detoxification Programme - for those patients with
determination, their dosage of methadone is reduced
gradually over a period of time, until there is
no need for the patients to continue treatment.
Patients
in the methadone maintenance programme can join the
methadone detoxification programme at any time. Their
methadone dosage will be reduced gradually over a period
of time, until there is no need for the patient to continue
treatment. So long as the patients do not relapse to
taking heroin or opium, they are considered as detoxified.
Each patient's treatment plan is variable and can be
changed to suit individual need. Counselling and advice
can be obtained from the doctor and/or social worker
of the clinic.
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