This article briefly chronicles four decades of public skepticism about methadone.
Bill White and others have argued that methadone has been a victim of unfair bias. It’s hard to argue that they are wrong. However, I don’t hear methadone advocates reflect on what criticisms may be legitimate. All critics tend to be characterized as irrational. Too often, particularly in southeastern Michigan, methadone treatment’s focus is palliative rather than recovery-focused and therefore contributes to despair and stigma.
Published by Jason Schwartz
I have been an addiction professional and social worker since 1994. I started blogging in 2005 as the Clinical Director at Dawn Farm. I currently serve as the Director of Social Work and Spiritual Care for a healthcare system. I've also served as the Director of Behavioral Health at another hospital. I'm also a lecturer at Eastern Michigan University’s School of Social Work.
Views expressed here are my own.
Keep in mind that the field, the contexts in which the field operates, and my views have changed over time.
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