Addiction to Prescription Opiates and Heroin Addressed by New Resource
Addiction to Prescription Opiates and Heroin Addressed by New Resource
The Food and Drug Administration has approved three drugs to treat opioid addiction: methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone. When used as detoxification medications, methadone and buprenorphine can reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings for …
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Move of Portsmouth methadone clinic stirs backlash
The methadone clinic will take up 864 square feet on the building's second floor. Methadone is a pain reliever that reduces withdrawal symptoms in people addicted to heroin or other narcotics. BHS serves between 1,500 and 2,000 clients a year. The …
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