Effective Evaluation of Methadone Maintenance Treatment Among Drug Users in Zhuhai

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) among drug users in Zhuhai,and to provide the reference for further promoting MMT. Methods Opioid addicts who were treated for more than 1 year from 2006 to 2009 in Zhuhai were interviewed using Community Drug Maintenance Treatment Followup Assessment Questionnaire. Results The drug abuse,crime,social function and family relationship of opioid addicts who were treated for more than 1 year were all reduced or improved. Conclusions MMT is effective in reducing high risk drug-abusing behavior and crime,and improving social function and family relationship.