| Hans-Günter Meyer-Thompson | International
What is “successful” methadone treatment? Views from patients and staff
What is “successful” methadone treatment? Views from patients and staff
Historically, successful methadone treatment for opioid use disorder has been defined by the absence of negative outcomes, including opioid use, opioid overdose, and criminal justice involvement. Whether patients and staff view methadone treatment goals in this way, or perhaps also aim for other outcomes – the building of recovery capital, for example – has been understudied. This study explored how patients and program staff in a methadone treatment program define successful outcomes. (RRI - Recovery Research Institute, USA, Novvember 2025)