It became clear that, in order to fully implement the intent of the streamlining initiative, CSAVR, its member state agencies, and RSA needed to agree on some fundamental changes in policy and practice. To accomplish its goal, the RSA provides its members with leadership and service.
Methadone, sold under the brand names Dolophine among others, is an opioid used to treat pain and as maintenance therapy or to help with detoxification in people with opioid dependence. Detoxification using methadone can either be done relatively rapidly in less than a month or gradually over as long as six months.
Each methadone provider usually offers a single type of the drug and obtains its supply from one source, which means that patients generally do not get to choose which form of methadone they get.For most people, a single dose of methadone lasts 24 to 36 hours.