US Drug Leader Says Vt. Can Lead on Heroin Issue

US drug leader says Vt. can lead on heroin issue
“Vermont wants to lead the way in treating this as a disease,” Shumlin said. As part of that effort, Chen said the rules for emergency medical technicians are being changed so ambulances will be … After the Waterbury meeting, Kerlikowske and Shumlin …
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Top federal drug policy official to visit Vt.
Kerlikowske and Shumlin will also meet privately with state leaders, tour a methadone clinic in South Burlington and meet with emergency room staff on drug procedures, according to the governor's office. Tackling opiate addiction in Vermont has been a …
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Commission eyes moratorium
BEACON FALLS — The Planning and Zoning Commission is looking to take a proactive approach to the possibility of a methadone clinic or marijuana dispensary coming to town. The commission is … Methadone is used to treat people addicted to heroin or …
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