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Editorials

Is methadone too dangerous for opiate addiction?

BMJ 2005; 331 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.331.7529.1352 (Published 08 December 2005) Cite this as: BMJ 2005;331:1352

Rapid Response:

Re: Methadone deaths. What about Heroin, Alcohol, Benzodiazepines etc?

I agree with the refreshing remarks made by Roger Weeks, and would
add that it matters not a jot that subutex and methadone gets on the black
market. Anyone killing themselves with these drugs has such a chaotic life
that they are at high risk of doing so with something anyway.

There will always be some deaths amongst such members of society. The
lucky ones who survive should not be denied help when they are ready,
because some of us are worried about a few prescription drugs getting in
the wrong hands.

Competing interests:
None declared

Competing interests: No competing interests

15 December 2005
David O Yates
GP
Cheadle Staffs, ST10 1EY