The Misuse of Methadone

While this drug is best known for treating heroin addiction, a new report says Methadone is the leading cause of drug-related deaths in New Hampshire. The information has state officials taking another look at Methadone...how it’s used and abused and what the response should be. Laura's guests are Joe Harding, NH State Methadone Authority and Director of the NH Office of Alcohol and Drug Policy and Dr. Alan Dayno, Medical Director of Merrimack River Medical Services, an out-patient opioid treatment center. We'll also hear from Ed, someone who is going through a methadone treatment program right now for addiction to pain-killers.