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Making residential treatment available to methadone clients
1East Bay Community Recovery Project, Oakland, CA, USA. jzweben@itsa.ucsf.edu
Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
|October 26, 1999
Summary
This study explores integrating clients receiving methadone maintenance treatment into residential addiction services. Key factors for success include improved staff communication and coordination between programs.
Area of Science:
- Addiction Medicine
- Clinical Psychology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Clients on methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) face barriers accessing residential care.
- Residential treatment programs often struggle with integrating MMT clients due to specific challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and address challenges in integrating MMT clients into residential treatment.
- To promote wider access to residential services for individuals on methadone.
Main Methods:
- The article reviews administrative conditions, program barriers, and coordination issues.
- It examines client and staff attitudes, communication, and education.
Main Results:
- Successful integration requires addressing specific barriers within both methadone and residential programs.
- Effective staff communication, clear coordination procedures, and positive attitudes are crucial.
Conclusions:
- Enhancing access for MMT clients to residential treatment is achievable through strategic planning and improved inter-program collaboration.
- Ongoing education and fostering understanding among staff are vital for client success.