Methadone/Suboxone Maintenance Treatment (MMT)

Pharmacists play an important role in offering education and guidance on effective treatment, assessing risk of opioid addiction as well as identifying resources to those suffering from opioid addiction.

Methadone/Suboxone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) is an effective pharmacological treatment for opioid dependence. Pharmacy staff have more contact with methadone patients than anyone else on the treatment team.

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The pharmacist at the front line of treatment can have a real and positive impact on patients’ outcomes, offering encouragement, support and motivation as patients progress through treatment.

 

When used properly, opioids are medications that can relieve severe pain. When misused, opioids can carry a risk of dependence, overdose, or death.
Opioid abuse is a growing epidemic in Canada.