The Kansas City Metro Methadone Program, located on the campus of the University of Kansas Medical Center, is the eighth oldest methadone maintenance clinic in the country. The clinic has offered medication-assisted treatment of opiate addiction under the direction of Dr. William V. McKnelly, a pioneer of methadone maintenance, since 1966. The clinic continues to operate and provide medication, counseling and case management services to persons suffering from dependence on opiates, including heroin, many prescription pain medications and other narcotic drugs. A thorough assessment is conducted on each patient entering the program and an individualized treatment plan is developed to address the unique needs and problems hindering recovery.
Methadone maintenance treatment is ideally suited for those addicted to opiates. It greatly reduces drug cravings, delays physical withdrawal symptoms indefinitely, and has a blockade effect against the abuse of other opiates. Stabilization on a daily dose of methadone allows the individual to focus on other life areas rather than remaining preoccupied with illicit drug use.
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about methadone maintenance treatment, feel free to contact the clinic at 913-588-6493 to schedule an appointment. The Program Coordinator may be reached by calling (913) 588-6493.
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