Methadone Treatment: Methadone & Heroin Facts

Question: Please help.does anyone know if you go to a correctional facility do u still recieve methadone treatment?

(Posted by: Bestfriendgoingawayblues on 2009-07-16 03:05:56)

My best friend might be going away to a correctional facility and is on methadone treatment and has came a very long way in her recovery. I heard it's the law but they don't do it anyway. I am scared my bff will have severe withdrawls and maybe go back to using. I will state I live in New Hampshire because laws vary from state to state. If anyone has info that would be so appreciated. Even advice. Thanks!

Posted by: rokaround on 2009-07-16, 03:10:32

Some do and some don't He wont have a Choice

Posted by: Ruby on 2009-07-16, 03:39:24

I don't think it depends on where you live I think it narrows done to the facility that they go to I hope for them that they do still get treatment because without it you're pretty much screwed

Posted by: Dr.McDoom! on 2009-07-16, 03:46:45

" " * In New Hampshire, a judge ordered the County jail to allow an inmate to continue MMT during his 270-day sentence. However, the State Supreme Court overturned that order, claiming it was too costly for the jail to transport the prisoner for methadone treatment. Therefore, with relatively few exceptions, it appears that DTCs do not welcome the participation of MMT programs. There is untapped potential, but also an ongoing need for the education of court personnel by MMT programs. " " It seems only a few to no places support Methadone Treatment, your friend better make sure she brings up the MMT problem before she gets sent there. The probability she will may increase, since it's a correctional facility, and depending on how close to a recovery clinic it may be.