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Methadone maintenance treatment five years later: where are they now?

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  • Gearing, F.R.

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In a cohort of 1,230 patients admitted to Methadone Maintenance Treatment between 1964 and 1968, 770 (63%) continued in treatment at the end of the study period, December 31, 1973. The total cohort had accumulated over 58,000 person months in treatment. During this period, the percentage of patients who could be classified as socially productive rose from 36% to 72%, and there was a decline in unemployment from 64% to 28%. Among those in treatment at the end of the study period who were unemployed on admission 75% were considered socially productive after 5 or more yr of observation. Antisocial behavior as measured by arrests and incarcerations in the full cohort decreased from 201 per 100 person yr to 1.24, and approximately 85% of those who remained in treatment were completely arrest free, despite their previous history of criminal activity. Among those who left the program during the study period, on whom follow up information was available evidence of return to heroin use was high, but 59 (15%) were reported to be in an abstinence program.

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  • Gearing, F.R., 1974. "Methadone maintenance treatment five years later: where are they now?," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 64(S1), pages 44-50.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1974:64:s1:44-50_9
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