Opioid drugs include heroin and morphine. Methadone is a synthetic opioid drug used as a substitute for heroin and is supplied in a liquid form, which the person drinks. In NSW a doctor who is an approved methadone prescriber can prescribe a person who is heroin dependent a daily dose of methadone. Methadone remains active in the body for longer than heroin. This means a single daily dose is all that is required. This allows the person to stabilise their addiction and start looking after themselves. Clients who demonstrate commitment to the program and have stabilized are then eligible to receive takeaway doses so they do not need to visit the clinic daily.

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