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“When OxyContin was taken off the shelf, most people in harm reduction predicted most people wouldn't be running for treatment or methadone programs and sadly we were right,” said Ms. Whalen. “Ninety per cent of our clients are addicted to some form of …
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Mother sues after daughter dies in jail
Cooper said Ledford was a drug user of oxycodone, methadone, and morphine. “It is a terrible thing. I definitely sympathize with … “We did our routine checks as required,” said Greene, “Detox protocol was followed.” Cooper said she received a $ 1,000 …
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Treatment for US Opioid Addicts Often Inadequate, Researchers Say
On the other, we have maintenance treatment, which lasts indefinitely and is focused on reducing the individual and social harms associated with opioid abuse, such as the risk of detox death, criminal activity, and subsequent HIV and Hepatitis C …
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