Risk of mortality on and off methadone substitution treatment in primary care: a national cohort study

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Abstract

Among primary care patients undergoing methadone treatment, continuing in methadone treatment is associated with a reduced risk of death. Patients' risk of all-cause mortality increases following treatment cessation, and is highest in the initial 4-week period.

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