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About Methadone

. About Methadone and Buprenorphine: Revised Second Edition. New York: Drug Policy Alliance. 2006, 52 pages.

About Methadone

The ideal resource for anyone interested in learning about methadone maintenance therapy, About Methadone and Buprenorphine was designed for treatment providers, people in recovery, and their families.

Unique in its objective examination of this often misunderstood treatment modality, About Methadone and Buprenorphine includes an overview of how methadone works, myths and facts about methadone, drug interactions, and special issues facing women.

This comprehensive publication is useful for laymen and clinicians alike. A downloadable PDF of the booklet is available from this site.  To order hardcopy(s) for $1.00 a piece please contact: methadone@drugpolicy.org .

Earlier editions (published in 2000) are available in the following languages: