title: Evaluation methodology.
abstract: The results of several large methadone maintenance programs are reviewed and the outcome measures used are analyzed. Criteria measures were often vague and sometimes not defined. Many studies base their findings on unverified patient self-reports because costs for more reliable and systematic data collection are prohibitive. Available data does not allow for resolution of the pro- or antimethadone maintenance views for treatment of heroin addiction.
mesh_terms: D001519:Behavior; D003415:Crime; D004651:Employment; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006556:Heroin Dependence / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008691:Methadone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008722:Methods; D009026:Mortality; D010352:Patient Dropouts; D010551:Personality; D012008:Recurrence; D012917:Social Adjustment
chemical_list: D008691:Methadone