Police interference with methadone treatment in Bangkok, Thailand

• 57% of methadone-treated IDU in Bangkok noticed police presence around methadone clinics.
• Daily midazolam injectors were more likely to observe the police.
• Individuals avoiding healthcare were also more likely to observe the police.
• 20% stopped treatment, primarily due to incarceration and difficulty accessing clinics.
• The findings suggest a need to address police interference with methadone treatment.