The Methadone Handbook 1st on line edition (based on the 3rd edition) by Andrew Preston Introduction Why methadone: isn't it worse than heroin? Starting a script The history of methadone mixture, linctus, injectables and tablets What is methadone mixture DTF 1mg/1ml Tolerance What does it do? Effects Long term effects Women and methadone Notification to the Home Office Chemist shops and pharmacies Picking up your methadone Going away Going abroad Methadone and other drugs Overdose Alcohol The law Custody Driving Withdrawals Detoxing Sex HIV

The Methadone Handbook has been essential reading for people starting methadone treatment since its first publication in 1992.

This third edition is fully updated, larger and contains even more information, including more on the effects of methadone, the advantages of methadone over heroin and the formulations available. 

Thanks to Kim Hager and Mary Glover for thier help with this edition and to all my colleagues, friends and clients in the South West, Wessex and elsewhere for their help, support and suggestions for improvements. Thanks also to Alan Fisher at Martindale Pharmaceuticals for his support and to Debbie for giving me the time to write. Finally, hello to Todd, Sam and Rachel.

Published by Andrew Preston

The Methadone Handbook will be updated and revised in the future. If there are any comments or suggestions you would like to make please send them to Andrew Preston c/o CADAS, 28 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1 UP.