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Written question asked by Anneliese Dodds (Labour) on Friday, 7 September 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 September 2018 (named day). It was answered by Steve Brine (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 September 2018 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Methadone

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what comparative assessment he has made of the rates of recovery from heroin addiction through methadone in the UK and other countries.

Answer

No comparative assessment has been made of the rates of recovery from heroin addiction through methadone in the United Kingdom and other countries.

There has been no estimate made of the general rate of methadone usage in the last three years.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
171730
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Heroin Methadone Addictions
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk