Methadone Rehabilitation

Vancouver prescription heroin users wage court battle with the feds
In a similar study called NAOMI (North American Opiate Medication Initiative), conducted from 2005 to 2008, Byres said, health professionals observed that in certain cases, heroin-assisted therapy proved more effective than methadone in improving the …
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Three Vancouver Sun reporters nominated for national awards
In a video that ran alongside the written story, Bolan took viewers on an exclusive tour of the couple's foul-smelling, garbage-strewn basement suite, finding methadone bottles, a shot-up television and religious plaques on the wall. The story was …
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Canada's health minister fails to explain Ottawa's policies on harm reduction
The plan has the support of B.C. health minister Terry Lake, federal NDP health critic Libby Davies—who represents the Downtown Eastside—as well as former Vancouver mayors Philip Owen and Sam Sullivan. Prominent B.C. physicians have also … Ambrose …
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Annexation Bad News For Crimea’s Rehab Patients – RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

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Annexation Bad News For Crimea's Rehab Patients RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty … we'll end up stealing again and going to jail." To avoid withdrawal and a possible relapse, Crimean rehab patients are now left with two options: relocate to mainland Ukraine to continue their methadone therapy or quit cold turkey in a Russia-run … and more »

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Drug addict destroyed a clinic window after being refused a methadone … – Llanelli Star

Drug addict destroyed a clinic window after being refused a methadone … Llanelli Star His solicitor claimed Lewis had shown genuine remorse and was eager to work with specialists to get off the drugs, despite failing a drug rehabilitation requirement in the past. District judge Mark Leyton claimed Lewis's record of failure with drug …

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Part Two: The methadone program is an uphill battle, says Jared Evely – Clarenville Packet

Part Two: The methadone program is an uphill battle, says Jared Evely Clarenville Packet "Methadone eliminates opioid withdrawal and helps stabilize the physical, mental and emotional well-being of (someone in the program)," Jackie O'Brien, a spokesperson for Eastern Health, wrote in an email to The Compass. "Individuals can refer … and more »

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Novel Nonopioid Approach Promising for Opioid Dependence – Medscape

Novel Nonopioid Approach Promising for Opioid Dependence Medscape "We were trying to find a way of dealing with opiate withdrawal and facilitate people to the next stage of addiction treatment," lead author Gregory Rudolf, MD, from the Swedish Addiction Recovery Service, in Seattle, Washington, told Medscape Medical …

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Ho Chi Minh City promotes community-based drug detox – Thanh Nien Daily

Ho Chi Minh City promotes community-based drug detox Thanh Nien Daily Ho Chi Minh City authorities opened a methadone treatment center on Tuesday and continued to push a trial project to provide community-based drug treatment despite the fact that it has not been as effective as expected. Launched a year ago by the city …

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Province House protest calls for more addictions services – Journal Pioneer

Province House protest calls for more addictions services Journal Pioneer “I'm so proud of him, and he's even off the methadone now,” she said to cheers from the crowd. “Please help our children.” Greg MacKinnon spoke of his own personal struggles … “Thank god I got treated how I did when I did because if I had gone to … and more »

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Recent jail deaths raise questions about detox protocols
Detox lasts seven to 10 days, and medical staff are supposed to check in regularly. Staff members do not administer methadone, except in the case of pregnant women, or Suboxone, a newer narcotic used in the treatment of heroin addiction. Bryan Kennedy …
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Part Two: The methadone program is an uphill battle, says Jared Evely
The second in a two-part series
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