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Improving Outcomes in Methadone Treatment

Overview of Presentation . Methadone treatment effectivenessSome general issues in treating opioid dependent patients Some behavioral approaches to improve treatment . Methadone Treatment Works. Methadone treatment is often portrayed in a negative light.We need to remind ourselves and educate o

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Improving Outcomes in Methadone Treatment

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    1. Improving Outcomes in Methadone Treatment Cognitive/Behavioral Treatment Contingency Management Michael J. McCann, MA Matrix Institute on Addictions September 25, 2008

    2. Overview of Presentation Methadone treatment effectiveness Some general issues in treating opioid dependent patients Some behavioral approaches to improve treatment

    3. Methadone Treatment Works Methadone treatment is often portrayed in a negative light. We need to remind ourselves and educate others about our treatment. We provide lifesaving, effective treatment. Treatment outcomes are affected by your attitude about methadone.

    4. Reduction of Heroin Use by Length of Stay in Methadone Maintenance Treatment (Ball and Ross, 1991)

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