Ricki,
When you get methadone off the street and try yo dose yourself, you receive very little benefit. It sounds like he is underdosed is a big part of his problem. Also, the up and down of taking methadone one day and mot the next. I think your boyfriend could receive tremendous benefit from an outpatient methadone clinic. Not only will he receive methadone, he will receive individual and group counseling. The clinic will bring him up to a stable dose and then slowly start reducing the dose until he is totally methadone free. And of course he will be in total control of the detox. Being on methadone has saved my life. I work everyday and now feel not only normal, but good each and everyday. Just something for you guys to consider!!