What is OATC’s Methadone Maintenance Program?
The program is based on an Outpatient Harm Reduction Model, and includes the following: • An initial intake interview • Medical examination and laboratory tests, where appropriate • Supervised urine testing • A signed treatment contract and treatment plan • Addiction counselling • Regular medical follow up • Daily methadone dose • Post-methadone treatment (i.e., relapse prevention, and medication where appropriate) [ top ] How is the program staffed? OATC utilizes a multidisciplinary treatment team approach including: • Addiction Physicians • Registered Nurses • Registered Practical Nurses • Addiction Counsellors • Pharmacists • Other Allied Health Professionals [ top ] What is methadone? Methadone is a long-acting opioid medication (lasting 24-36 hours per dose). It’s an effective and legal substitute for heroin or other narcotics (such as heroin, methadone, Oxycontin, opium, Percocet, Percodan, morphine, codeine, etc.) Methadone has been used in treatment programs since the 1960’s. I
