Opioid Dependence Treatment Options by Walter Ling, MD“阿片类药物依赖治疗选项”沃尔特岭，MD.pptVIP

Methadone is recognised as the ‘gold standard’ of treatment for managing opioid dependence and has been found to be an effective public health and harm reduction measure. Methadone has been available in all jurisdictions since 1969, although to date remains unavailable in the Northern Territory. Its use is generally restricted to specific medical conditions, such as opioid dependence and the management of chronic pain Methadone is provided by public government services (public programs) and privately through trained GP prescribers Methadone is highly effective when taken orally. When used re