Can I stay on methadone maintenance for the rest of my life?

Some people will stay on methadone for weeks, some for years, some for decades, and some for life. ... During the primary/induction phase of methadone maintenance treatment, your dosage will be adjusted until you feel a comfortable level of symptoms relief and no drug cravings. read more

I don't know that I would consider methadone maintenance being alive, but yes you can as long as you stay within the contract of your agency. It is much better than the alternative and using other forms of opioids. read more

MMT, or methadone maintenance treatment is designed to be a long-term treatment approach; however, actual treatment duration varies from person to person. As a general rule, the more severe the addiction, the longer the treatment duration should be. read more