Prescription Squeeze Blamed for Heroin Woes

Prescription squeeze blamed for heroin woes
Peter Shumlin is calling for treatment and education in addition to enforcement as the best way to meet the state's growing challenge from the abuse of heroin and other opiates. MONTPELIER — Behind the facade of … Last year, the number of heroin …
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Fighting addiction with a pill has potential for abuse, officials say
However, its ceiling is much lower than those other opiate-derived drugs, making its euphoric effect and risks of dependency and overdose considerably lower. The drug comes in the form of a tablet or a dissolvable strip. Combined with traditional …
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