Methadone Treatment for Heroin Addiction

One option for treating heroin addiction is treatment with pharmaceutical-grade methadone. The drug acts as a substitute, enabling users to stabilize their addiction while avoiding the often deadly side effects of heroin.

Physician and laboratory services required for methadone maintenance treatment are covered by the British Columbia Medical Services Plan. The cost of methadone is also covered for people eligible for PharmaCare drug benefits.

For Information on Methadone Maintenance Treatment

Contact: College of Physicians and Surgeons

  • In Vancouver: 604-733-7758
  • Elsewhere in British Columbia, toll-free: 1-800-461-3008

For Information on Other Treatment Options

Contact: Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service

  • Lower Mainland: 604-660-9382
  • Elsewhere in British Columbia, toll-free: 1-800-663-1441