Injectable Opioid Treatment for Chronic Heroin Addiction More Cost-Effective

Injectable opioid treatment for chronic heroin addiction more cost-effective
Whilst treatment costs for injectable opiates were estimated to be between £4,000 (injectable methadone) and £10,000 (injectable heroin) more per person per year than oral methadone, individuals receiving an injectable treatment committed far fewer …
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Feds close heroin access 'loopholes'
A previous study by the same researchers had concluded prescription heroin is a safe and effective treatment for the small group of addicts who did not benefit from conventional treatments such as methadone. Those 20 addicts will have access to the …
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