Treating opiate dependency / David E. Smith, Donald R. Wesson, Donald J. Tusel.

"Moving beyond the stereotypical image of the unemployed, criminal heroin addict, this valuable reference book identifies the expanding parameters of opiate abuse and addiction. Thoroughly examined in these pages are the dangers of chemicals diverted from pharmacy shelves to street dealers; misused prescription painkillers; and an overview of methadone maintenance programs, their history, and possible future growth."--From cover.