Ottawa Closes 'loopholes' in Program That Would Provide Heroin to Some Addicts
Ottawa closes 'loopholes' in program that would provide heroin to some addicts
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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Vt. authorities make headway in fight against heroin, opiates
Drug treatment also is showing progress. Five regional substance abuse treatment centers for addicts are expected to be set up by January. One has opened at the HowardCenter in Burlington. The center evaluates clients' needs, provides methadone and …
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The price of addiction: Treatment options for opioid dependence (Series)
Methadone is the most common medication used in the treatment of opioid dependence, either to heroin or prescription drugs. Methadone, which is also an … works and how it is administered. Elizabeth Hayes covers health care for the Business Journal.
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