Dr Elena Chen runs a specialized residential unit supporting individuals recovering from severe opioid (heroin) dependency. Her facility already provides daily group psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and vocational training. To assist a specific group of clients who have experienced multiple relapses and find withdrawal symptoms unbearable, Dr Chen has decided to introduce methadone as a maintenance treatment. She plans to monitor their retention in the program and drug-free status over a twelve-month trial period.
Evaluate methadone maintenance therapy as a method to treat heroin addiction for this group of clients.
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