How long does a patient need to stay in Methadone Maintenance Treatment?
Time in treatment is a critical factor for ongoing addiction recovery. Credible and authoritative sources have concluded that patients treated for fewer than 3 months in Methadone Maintenance Treatment generally show little or no improvement. Studies have routinely demonstrated reductions in illicit opioid use of up to 80% or more after several months, with the greatest reductions for patients who remain in treatment more than a year.
