Life Outside a Methadone Clinic, or Getting Clean From Heroin
Life Outside a Methadone Clinic, or Getting Clean from Heroin
This study examined long-term improvement of quality of life amongst heroin users enrolled in methadone maintenance treatment (MMT). Methods The sample contained 553 heroin-dependent individuals from 4 hospitals in northern Taiwan who enrolled in …
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Methadone stolen from James Street pharmacy
Hamilton police have issued a warning after methadone was stolen from a James Street pharmacy. The drug can be fatal if consumed in large quantities. It is most commonly used to treat addiction to opioid drugs such as heroin and oxycodone.
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SIMMONS: Heroin Happy Meals point to larger problem
“What started as an OxyContin and prescription drug addiction problem in Vermont has now grown into a full-blown heroin crisis,” the governor said. “We have seen an over 250 percent increase in people receiving heroin treatment here in Vermont since …
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