Most of the pharmacists and doctors in Tasmania are not willing to contribute towards the methadone program. The bureaucracy has also been accused of hindering the treatment, resulting in 30 casualties every year as a result of opiate-related causes.
The pharmacists and doctors object to having to cater to more drug addicts, and they have called upon the Government to render more help towards this program. A public methadone clinic may contribute towards solving a part of the problem.