Methadone, methadone clinics, and needle exchange programs

Opioid use is an immense health problem in the United States, and heroin constitutes the most abused substance. Over 0.3% of the U.S population uses heroin, and this behavior subjects them to devastating health implications. The government has proposed various interventions, including methadone, methadone clinics, and needle exchange programs to combat heroin use. Methadone is a safe and effective medication used by therapists to treat addiction to heroin and other opiates.