Criteria for Carry Doses

1. The client is clinically stable based on:

• elimination of drug and alcohol use based on urine toxicology screens;
• stable methadone dose;
• emotional stability;
• stable housing, employment and/or a stable support system in place; and
• adherence to the methadone treatment agreement and program policies.

2. The client had been on methadone for a minimum of two months.

3. The client is able to safely store their methadone in a locked box.