“Bangor's Burden” Part 1: Addiction Treatment Controversy
“Bangor's Burden” Part 1: Addiction Treatment Controversy
Hundreds come to the Queen City, every day, seeking help through medication and therapy. These plans are both controversial and costly. Methadone is a medication, prescribed to help addicts avoid painful feelings of withdrawal and stay on the road to …
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Methadone, methamphetamine seized in Boyle County drug arrests
Methadone is a synthetic drug used to treat chronic pain. It commonly is used to treat heroin or narcotics addiction and withdrawal symptoms. Chad Adams, 42, was charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance-first offense (opiates), …
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St. Elizabeth embraces a new clinic to fight heroin
Suboxone: A synthetic opiate that partially fills the brain's mu-opioid receptors. It reduces cravings and prevents withdrawal symptoms. It also blocks euphoric effects of opiates such as heroin and opioids such as prescription painkillers. Generally …
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