Doctor Raises Alarm About Lubec Clinic, Patients in Recovery From Drug Addiction
Doctor raises alarm about Lubec clinic, patients in recovery from drug addiction
He was the only physician authorized to prescribe Suboxone — a narcotic analgesic used to treat opiate addiction — to the patients and was scheduled to see them Thursday. However, Newman's contract with the clinic was not renewed in August, and his …
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Inmates at Adams County Prison busted for Suboxone use
The drug is used to help suppress opiate cravings and ease withdrawal symptoms. The drug is commonly abused by heroin addicts. “Suboxone not in a pill form can be placed in adhesive like on a letter or something of that nature. When you lick it then …
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Reality TV Star Discusses Addiction Recovery
According to the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the last decade has seen an estimated 22 million Americans misuse prescription painkillers that were initially legitimately prescribed for themselves or somebody …
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