Methadone is one form of recovery but Addiction Canada Treatment Network asks is it really recovery, or is using methadone just a substitute addiction?
If you are one of those individuals addicted to heroin or other opioid, such as OxyContin, the idea that you could continue using with a somewhat lesser evil might be appealing. For many persons seeking to come off heroin or OxyContin addiction, going to methadone may seem like a no-brainer.