SocietyMethadone sparks debate in Taipei as Hong Kong marks more than half a century of treatment
Methadone treatment has become a topic in Taipei’s mayoral election. Hong Kong began its outpatient programme in 1972 and now has 18 clinics. A scholar says the low-threshold service can reduce use of illicit opiates, related crime and syringe-borne HIV transmission, while noting that methadone does not address other forms of drug misuse.
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BBC Chinese★★☆☆☆2026-10-11 00:38Original
Methadone sparks debate in Taipei as Hong Kong marks more than half a century of treatment
Society