The book "The Effectiveness of Methadone Maintenance Treatment: Patients, Programs, Services, and Outcome" by John C. Ball and Alan Ross, sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, provides an authoritative evaluation of methadone maintenance treatment. The study examines six methadone programs in New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, following two years of data analysis and literature review. The primary conclusion is that methadone treatment is effective in reducing heroin use and associated criminal behavior, consistent with previous independent evaluations. The study also highlights the importance of specific treatment components, such as the dose of methadone, in achieving success. The authors emphasize the need for adequate dosing to suppress narcotic craving and prevent relapse, especially in light of the AIDS epidemic. The book includes detailed descriptions of the programs, analyses of treatment outcomes, and discussions of the treatment process, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals in the field of addiction treatment.The book "The Effectiveness of Methadone Maintenance Treatment: Patients, Programs, Services, and Outcome" by John C. Ball and Alan Ross, sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, provides an authoritative evaluation of methadone maintenance treatment. The study examines six methadone programs in New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, following two years of data analysis and literature review. The primary conclusion is that methadone treatment is effective in reducing heroin use and associated criminal behavior, consistent with previous independent evaluations. The study also highlights the importance of specific treatment components, such as the dose of methadone, in achieving success. The authors emphasize the need for adequate dosing to suppress narcotic craving and prevent relapse, especially in light of the AIDS epidemic. The book includes detailed descriptions of the programs, analyses of treatment outcomes, and discussions of the treatment process, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals in the field of addiction treatment.