Out-patient Treatment for Heroin Addiction: a service-users' guide to rights and responsibilities

An educational booklet intended for heroin addicts, on their treatment options. Its purpose is to educate readers about the principles underlying drug treatment; how they can identify the services that best meet their needs; and how to make the most of drug treatment services that are available. Specific topics covered include methadone maintenance treatment; how to get into treatment and access services; existing resources and supports; and how patients can negotiate with health care workers about their treatment and challenge bad health care practices.