Methadone Treatment: A Lifeline for Addiction
Update: 2025-12-07
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Chris Goughs journey from homelessness and heroin addiction to becoming the executive director of the Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation and Advocacy, highlights the transformative power of methadone treatment. Despite its effectiveness, stigma surrounding methadone programs deters many from seeking help. The healthcare systems flaws, including discrimination and lack of adequate reimbursement, further complicate the issue. The urgent need for more GPs to prescribe opioid maintenance treatment is emphasized, as the current stigma and barriers prevent individuals from accessing and staying in treatment.
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