Women opiate users' perception toward MMT; a qualitative study in Iran

ABSTRACT

Background: Methadone maintenance therapy [MMT] is an evidence-based approach for opiate addiction treatment. While its effectiveness in reducing opiate use has been evidently verified, unanswered questions with respect to the cultural scenarios for MMT programs remain unanswered. This study was conducted to explore understanding address MMT initiation among a women-recruited sample of persons who use Opiate