title: Detoxification from methadone maintenance: the state of the art.
abstract: The reasons for successful withdrawal from methadone maintenance remain to be clarified. The theories, methods, and outcome of methadone maintenance withdrawal are reviewed, and it is concluded that successful withdrawal is possible for at least a sizable minority.
mesh_terms: D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006556:Heroin Dependence / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D008691:Methadone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010358:Patient Participation; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D008691:Methadone