Out - patient treatment for heroin addiction. A service-users’ guide to rights and responsibilities and accessing services.

Aims - To outline a range of treatment options for heroin addiction, in particular relating to the substitute prescribing of methadone, including the identification of potential problems in accessing services, stabilizing on methadone and detoxification service. In addiction the publication seeks to highlight both the rights and responsibilities of people requiring treatment for heroin addiction.

Audience - People who are seeking or receiving treatment for heroin addiction, and those interested in user-support, representation and advocacy.

Content - No explicit language and imagery

16 pages


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