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  • Methadone maintenance is a proven treatment for opioid use disorder.
  • Methadone medical maintenance (MMM) allows treatment in primary care settings under federal exemption.
  • Traditional methadone clinics face regulatory and accessibility challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness and patient/physician satisfaction of methadone medical maintenance programs.
  • To identify barriers to the continued operation of MMM programs.
  • To advocate for regulatory changes supporting integrated addiction treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of reports from seven MMM programs across six states.
  • Assessment of patient retention rates.
  • Evaluation of illicit drug use frequencies.
  • Documentation of patient and physician satisfaction levels.

Main Results:

  • High patient retention rates were observed in operational MMM programs.
  • Low frequencies of illicit drug use were reported among treated patients.
  • Both patients and physicians expressed high levels of satisfaction with MMM.
  • Many MMM programs are no longer operational or accepting new patients.

Conclusions:

  • Methadone medical maintenance demonstrates safety, efficacy, and high satisfaction.
  • Federal regulations hinder the widespread adoption and continuation of MMM.
  • Advocacy for state-level approval of MMM program features is crucial for expanding access to care.