Community 'plagued' by Drug Trend, Officials Say at Opiate Forum
Community 'plagued' by drug trend, officials say at opiate forum
Funaoile described opioids as "drugs made from opium, either natural or manufactured." This includes heroin, morphine, codeine, methadone, oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet), hydrocodone (Vicodin), and Fentanyl. "People feel relaxed, feelings of euphoria, …
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New state regulations make heroin treatment challenging
That appealed to many addicts from suburban or professional backgrounds – people who didn't want the stigma of attending methadone clinics, which require daily oral treatment. "I am without a doubt certain that if I didn't have Suboxone, I would be …
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Officer: Heroin in Marshalltown just a matter of time
One of those drugs is Methadone. "I hope it doesn't become a problem," Tupper said. "We're always on our guard and watching for those kinds of things. If it's something that impacts our community we will definitely do everything we can to address it …
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