Life-changing new drug could mean end to methadone treatment for many heroin addicts The treatment keeps users clear headed, reduces drug cravings and avoids dehumanising waits in pharmacy queues Updated New injection allows weekly or monthly treatment of opioid dependence as a replacement for previous treatments such as Methadone. Join thousands of others and get the latest Scottish crime and courts news sent straight to your inbox with our daily Criminal Record newsletter.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice.