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An alternative program for methadone maintenance dropouts: description and preliminary data.

M F Goldstein¹, S Deren, M Beardsley

¹Institute for AIDS Research, National Development and Research Institutes, Inc., Two World Trade Center, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10048, USA.

The Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine, New York

|January 3, 2001

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This study tested an Alternative Program for individuals who stopped methadone treatment. The program aims to improve outcomes by reconnecting participants with services and reducing drug use.

Area of Science:

Addiction Medicine
Public Health
Behavioral Science

Background:

Treatment retention is crucial for successful outcomes in drug addiction recovery.
High dropout rates in methadone maintenance treatment necessitate alternative interventions.
Individuals leaving treatment are at increased risk for relapse and negative health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of an "Alternative Program" for individuals recently discontinuing methadone maintenance treatment.
To assess the program's impact on re-engagement with formal treatment and community services.
To measure reductions in HIV risk behaviors and illicit drug use among participants.

Main Methods:

The intervention includes outreach, cognitive-behavioral relapse-prevention group counseling, and individual counseling.

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Focus on needs assessment and referral to community, medical, and self-help programs.

Preliminary data collection on program participation and outcomes.

Main Results:

Preliminary data indicates participant engagement with program components.
Further analysis is needed to determine the program's impact on re-connection with services and reduction in drug use.
Initial participation suggests feasibility of the intervention.

Conclusions:

The Alternative Program offers a structured approach to support individuals who have dropped out of methadone treatment.
The program's components are designed to address multiple facets of recovery, including treatment adherence, risk reduction, and social support.
Further research is warranted to establish the long-term effectiveness of this intervention.