Abstract
Drs. Goldstein and Brown (2003) have appropriately described a number of logistical issues regarding urine testing for clients in methadone maintenance treatment. Their article contains many practical insights. The authors provide excellent information on how such tests should be scheduled and how often they should be conducted. They also comment on the cost-effectiveness and usefulness of urine testing for detecting metabolites of methadone and other substances. Our experiences with offenders who are mandated to Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (TASC) for case management services demonstrate that urine testing can also be used as an effective assessment and case management tool for a wide range of criminal justice clients with a variety of substance abuse and dependence disorders.
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