Methadone What Every Family Should Know was written by an active Substance Abuse Counselor working in a methadone clinic. The hype, the myths, and the word on the street regarding methadone treatment as a remedy for opiate addiction is often based on misinformation. This book however, was written for opiate dependent individuals and their families, and comes from the unique vantage point of a methadone clinic insider. Patients and their families often become frustrated regarding their expectations for treatment. They do not have the benefit of seeing methadone treatment from a bird's eye view. With this short read, you will learn what most patients, nurses, counselors, and even doctors don't know about methadone treatment. Also included, is a list of research based websites that seek to educate readers on drug abuse and recovery resources without annoying pop up ads and other sales gimmicks.
