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Scots drug-related deaths fall slightly
The Scottish government, whose drug policy places a strong emphasis on recovery from addiction, pointed out there had been a fall in the number of deaths linked to methadone. Elsewhere, the figures also showed a third of deaths – 34% – were among …
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Care of drug users branded 'inconsistent'
The performance of the country's 31 alcohol and drug partnerships (ADPs) is described as "highly inconsistent", and the report states that five years after being ordered to introduce "recovery-orientated systems of care" intended to getting users off …
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Experts back methadone treatment
The Scottish Drugs Strategy Delivery Commission concluded that opioid replacement therapy (ORT), particularly methadone, is supported by strong evidence and is being dispensed in accordance with national guidance. The Commission's report calls for …
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ABUSING PAINKILLERS
Fully synthetic opioids: such as fentanyl, pethidine, methadone, tramadol, and dextropropoxyphene. Heroin is one to five … Recovery for alcohol addiction is hard, but recovery from some drugs is 10 times as hard,” explained Shuster. “The withdrawals …
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Study: Marijuana top illegal drug used worldwide
… Storm Irene poured down on interior New England.More >>. Gov. Peter Shumlin is the southern Vermont town of Wilmington celebrating its recovery from Tropical Storm Irene by eating chili from the iconic Dot's restaurant.More > …. Vos said …
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Obama awards U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Carter Medal of Honor for 2009 heroics
WASHINGTON — President Obama awarded U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Carter the Medal of Honor on Monday for his heroics in a 2009 battle where he and 53 American troops fought back against some 300 Taliban fighters in a valley of the Afghanistan mountains …
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Obama awards soldier Medal of Honor for 2009 heroics
WASHINGTON (USAToday.com) – President Obama awarded U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Carter the Medal of Honor on Monday for his heroics in a 2009 battle where he and 53 American troops fought back against some 300 Taliban fighters in a valley of the …
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Suburbs waking up to 'overdose juice'
said Susan McKnight, coordinator of substance abuse programs for the Lake County Health Department, where she is writing protocols for providing naloxone to clients, and loved ones of clients, through county methadone and recovery programs. Pushing …
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Ten years of therapy in one night
About one third of those patients have managed to stay clean – either permanently or for a considerable period; many have returned for a second treatment. "Ibogaine needs to be … A 25-year-old former heroin addict who had kicked the habit after two …
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