Survey of methadone patients in Canada

Can J Public Health. 1990 Jul-Aug;81(4):272-4.

Abstract

We present the results of a survey outlining the frequency of certain activities associated with drug-seeking behaviour, e.g. needle sharing, illicit activity. The data presented are based upon information concerning 1,000 patients receiving long-term Methadone as a treatment for opioid dependence. These data are unique in that specific information of this nature has never before been made available in Canada, and are of interest in view of the AIDS epidemic.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Canada / epidemiology
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / transmission
  • Heroin Dependence / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Methadone / therapeutic use*
  • Middle Aged
  • Opioid-Related Disorders / epidemiology*
  • Opioid-Related Disorders / rehabilitation
  • Opium*
  • Population Surveillance*
  • Substance Abuse, Intravenous / complications

Substances

  • Opium
  • Methadone