A study of Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program (MMT) in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan Pahang Darul Makmur / Mohd Ikhwan Sazali, Maizatul Fazilah Abdul Razak and Nur Dhiya Mokhtar

This document provides information on evidence-based in methadone maintenance treatment program, which has been run for more than 2 years in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan Pahang and the key components of comprehensive methadone Maintenance Treatment Program. Links to the published literature are noted in footnote of the pages. In this document, the chapter entitled “Result and Discussion” will take you further in discussing the effectiveness of methadone based on surveyed run to methadone patients. A list of references and further suggested reading is included at the end of the document. All other non-references material represents the wealth of clinical, patient wisdom and experience contributed by the many individuals who were consulted during the course of the research project. This document is designed for use by program developers and healthcare practitioners who are working in - and across - federal, provincial and territorial government departments and agencies to increase access to Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program. Although this document was not written explicitly for clients/patients or their families, the information it contains may be useful for them as well.
Ideally, this document will contribute to:
Increased awareness among practitioners and service providers;
Engagement and retention of clients/patients; and
Improved treatment outcomes.