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The opioid treatment industry's growth has been largely unnoticed despite the national call for better science-based treatment for those addicted to prescription painkillers and heroin.
According to data provided by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEMA), the methadone industry has added 254 clinics between 2014-2018. Parrino explained that in the 20 years before, there were no significant increases in the number and quality of methadone programs. "We haven’t witnessed such a dramatic rise in the industry since 1970s."
The methadone industry, which was established in the 1960s, has seen a rapid growth, according to Mark Parrino of the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence Inc.. This association represents methadone-treatment providers.
The methadone treatment program requires that the patient receive a daily dose, as well as counseling. Methadone treatment at clinics is often a long-term commitment.
The appropriate practitioner must be licensed by the state and federal governments to dispense opioids. A licensed practitioner can supervise registered nurses, pharmacists, or nurse practitioners who are qualified to dispense methadone.