Archive for the ‘Methadone Recovery’ Category
Giving Heroin to Addicts Is ‘Sensible, Not Soft’ – Durham Police Chief – Darlington and Stockton Times
Giving heroin to addicts is ‘sensible, not soft’ – Durham police chief – Darlington and Stockton Times
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Giving heroin to addicts is 'sensible, not soft' – Durham police chief
Darlington and Stockton Times A six-month operation which cost his force £750,000 and led to 33 arrests disrupted the drug supply for just two to four hours, Mr Barton said two recovering addicts had told him. “Even before we'd interviewed those we'd arrested, the drug supply had … |
Buprenorphine Prescribing ‘Disappointingly Low’ – Medscape
Buprenorphine Prescribing ‘Disappointingly Low’ – Medscape
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Buprenorphine Prescribing 'Disappointingly Low'
Medscape "Prior to that, patients had to go to a methadone maintenance clinic, which are not available to a large part of the population, are extremely onerous, and all have long waiting lists. The hope was that physicians would … "The greatest limitation for … |
A History of Addiction Treatment for Black Men and Women
A history of addiction treatment for black men and women
In 1960, methadone treatment for heroin addiction became popular. It was thought by … Mr. White has written the definitive book on the history of addiction treatment and recovery in America, and I am indebted to his research and knowledge. Cayuga …
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L&G Sees Risks on Road to Recovery as Profits Rise
L&G sees risks on road to recovery as profits rise
L&G sees risks on road to recovery as profits rise … Wilson said: “There is inherent uncertainty as the 'monetary methadone' of quantitative easing is withdrawn, and the possibility of further 'butterfly-wing' effects for emerging markets and the …
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Marijuana Legalization Town Hall
Robert Ashford – President of Eagle Peer Recovery, the collegiate recovery program at the University of North Texas. Current Chapter lead of Young People in Recovery – Texas. Board member on the Council for Advising and Planning – Texas DSHS. National …
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Pleasantville officials: Drug-recovery clinic not our kind of business
A smaller presence would remain in Atlantic City for the estimated 300 residents who take part in the center's methadone program, while its inpatient component may move to Hamilton Township. Methadone is used to treat addiction by weaning users off …
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Heroin Reaching ‘Epidemic Proportions’ – Conway Daily Sun
Heroin reaching ‘epidemic proportions’ – Conway Daily Sun
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Heroin reaching 'epidemic proportions'
Conway Daily Sun "Methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone are all FDA-approved medications for the treatment of opioid use disorders." Peer support groups like Narcotics Anonymous and Smart Recovery are also invaluable to recovery, he said. Changes in healthcare … |
Drug Seizures Up by 2000 Per Cent in Inverclyde – Greenock Telegraph
Drug seizures up by 2000 per cent in Inverclyde – Greenock Telegraph
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Drug seizures up by 2000 per cent in Inverclyde
Greenock Telegraph The full breakdown of drugs recovered in 2013 includes: crack cocaine (0.0019 kilos, up 0.0015 kilos from 2012 figures); cocaine (0.22 kilos, down 1 kilo); heroin (0.29 kilos, up 0.20 kilos); methadone (298ml, up 230ml); ecstasy (311 tablets, up by 234 … |