Publication - Research and analysis
Public attitudes towards people with drug dependence and people in recovery - Research Findings
Research into public attitudes in Scotland towards people with a history of drug dependence.
Footnotes
1. Respondents were given the following description: "Methadone is a drug prescribed to those with a heroin addiction. Depending on the needs of the individual, the dose can be slowly reduced over time, so patients are able to give up heroin without experiencing withdrawal symptoms".