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Methadone anonymous: a 12-step program. Reducing the stigma of methadone use
1Bellevue Hospital Center, Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program, New York, NY 10016.
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
|October 1, 1994
Summary
Methadone maintenance treatment helps heroin addicts manage cravings and withdrawal. Methadone Anonymous (MA), a 12-step program, supports individuals in treatment, showing great success in New York.
Area of Science:
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Methadone is a synthetic opioid used for pain relief and opioid addiction treatment.
- It alleviates heroin cravings and withdrawal symptoms, allowing individuals to function without heroin use.
- Methadone Anonymous (MA) is a peer-support program for individuals undergoing methadone treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the success of the Methadone Anonymous program.
- To understand the program's impact on individuals in methadone treatment.
- To document the program's outreach and expansion.
Main Methods:
- The study describes the Methadone Anonymous program structure.
- It highlights patient involvement in disseminating program information.
- Success is indicated by the volume of information requests received.
Main Results:
- The MA program at the New York facility has demonstrated significant success.
- Patients actively participate in expanding the program to new locations.
- The program receives consistent weekly inquiries from various regions, including international locations.
Conclusions:
- Methadone Anonymous is an effective support system for individuals in methadone treatment.
- The program's success is driven by patient engagement and a desire to help others.
- MA shows potential for wider adoption and impact in addiction recovery efforts.