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Opiate Substitution Treatment

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Opioid substitution treatment

Regions

Northland

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Description

Funded methadone and suboxone programme for people with an opioid dependency.

See the downloads below for useful information on coming off methadone.

• Opiate Substitution (Methadone) Programme: Information for Families (PDF, 18.6 KB)
• Thinking about coming off Methadone? (PDF, 209.2 KB)
• Coming off Methadone: What can I expect? (PDF, 194.8 KB)

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