Written in plain language, Methadone Maintenance Treatment: Client Handbook gives clients an overview of methadone maintenance treatment. There is valuable information here for those thinking about methadone treatment, for the new client and the long-term client, and for families and friends. This handbook sets the record straight on length of treatment, side-effects, other drugs, counselling, pregnancy, travel, withdrawal and ending treatment-all the information a client needs, in one place.