I am a 40 yr old single woman looking into perm care/adoption. I am concerned that when I was 18 yrs old, I had a brief drug addiction that led to me being on the methadone program. I am worried that this might affect my application and do not know whether to be entirely honest about my past. Has anyone else been in this position or have any advice to give? does anyone know whether this type of info is accessible by the powers that be? As methadone is administered by the Health dept, would that info be shared? Any info would be greatly appreciated. I can demonstrate 2 decades of abstinence, and have been told by the depts that it should not be an issue, however others have told me not to mention it at all.