Does Cracking Down on Prescription Opiates Lead to More Heroin Use?
Does Cracking Down on Prescription Opiates Lead to More Heroin Use?
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The possibility of an increase in heroin use is particularly sobering when one considers that lately state and municipal leaders have been slashing budgets for drug treatment, medication-assisted treatment centers, and other methods of reducing addiction.
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Rise in Prescription Drug Overdoses by Women Wins Comment from KLEAN …
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KLEAN Treatment Center weighs in on the growing problem of women and prescription drug abuse. PHILADELPHIA, PA, July 24, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ — The professionals at KLEAN Treatment Centerunderstand that substance abuse and addiction are …
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Lindsay Lohan admits drug addiction to Oprah, vows troubled past is behind her
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She acknowledged an addiction to alcohol, which “in the past was a gateway to other things for me,” but she offered no specifics other than cocaine, which she said she has used no more than 15 times. Winfrey asked … “You're not on any prescription drugs?
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First methadone clinic in northern Ky. opens
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Pritchard said treatment will cost an average of about $ 400 monthly, which is less than most addicts spend on drugs. The clinic will also prescribe Suboxone, which is a newer drug to help relieve addiction and withdrawal symptoms. Methadone and …
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