Because with methadone, long-term success rates are significantly higher (60-90% vs 5-10%), relapse rates are far lower, withdrawal symptoms are massively reduced or eliminated, and methadone doesn't come with the euphoric high that most other opioids confer, which can have a major impact on the ability of a user to function normally.
Because with methadone, long-term success rates are significantly higher (60-90% vs 5-10%), relapse rates are far lower, withdrawal symptoms are massively reduced or eliminated, and methadone doesn't come with the euphoric high that most other opioids confer, which can have a major impact on the ability of a user to function normally.