Download or read book Substance and Substitution written by S. Fraser and published by Springer. This book was released on 2008-03-27 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Located between three powerful phenomena, public health, the law and social stigma, methadone maintenance treatment attracts loyal advocates, vociferous critics and innumerable engaged onlookers. This book aims to examine the controversial approach to addiction, providing in the process a unique approach to literature on illicit drugs