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State Medical Board Restricts License of Dr. Jeffrey Solinas

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Methadone Addictive: State medical board restricts license of Dr. Jeffrey Solinas
includes methadone, morphine and oxycodone. The prohibition also applies to Schedule III controlled substances, which includes amphetamines and some barbiturates, with an exception that Solinas may prescribe buprenorphine to treat opiate addiction.
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Methadone Addictive: Corrections: October 12
An article on Oct. 4 about efforts to develop vaccines against drug addiction misstated the function of Suboxone and methadone, anti-opiates that are used to treat heroin addiction. While anti-opiates induce a mild high in many patients,
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State Medical Association Recommends Ways to Fight Prescription Drug Abuse – WOWK

Drug Abuse Methadone: State Medical Association Recommends Ways to Fight Prescription Drug Abuse – WOWK


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State Medical Association Recommends Ways to Fight Prescription Drug Abuse
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Some of the recommendations include the establishment of a prescription drug monitoring program, reporting methadone use, requiring the reporting of dispensing information of controlled substances, enhancing penalties for unlawful access and/or

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Drug Abuse Methadone: City’s Methadone Clinics Plagued With Problems, New Report Says – Village Voice (blog)

City's Methadone Clinics Plagued With Problems, New Report Says
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New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services oversee a network of clinics, known formally as Opioid Treatment Programs, which are run by private non-profits under government contract. In all, about 30000 city residents use the clinics.

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Drug Abuse Methadone: NS funds methadone treatment program for Annapolis Valley addicts – Winnipeg Free Press

Drug Methadone: Methadone Is Main Killer in Drug Deaths – Clydebank Post

Drug Methadone: Methadone is main killer in drug deaths – Clydebank Post

Methadone is main killer in drug deaths
Clydebank Post
They take the same amount of drugs they used to when they were at the height of their addiction, and it can lead to an overdose. Donnie said: "People who have reduced their drug taking with methadone or become drug free, often their tolerance lowers

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Drug Methadone: Butte justice wants charge against him dismissed – Billings Gazette

Butte justice wants charge against him dismissed
Billings Gazette
He was taken to St. James Healthcare for a blood draw to be tested for possible drug intoxication. Toxicology results determined Lee had methadone in his system, the affidavit says. Methadone is a synthetic opioid used to manage chronic pain or as

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Drug Methadone: Richmond man faces drug, theft charges – Palladium-Item

Drug Methadone: Man Supplied Drug Despite Knowing It Could Be Lethal, Leicester Court Told – Leicester Mercury

Drug Methadone: Man supplied drug despite knowing it could be lethal, Leicester court told – Leicester Mercury
A man has been jailed for four years after supplying a “lethal” drug to a woman, who was later found dead. Stephen Bailey gave the heroin substitute methadone to Donna Hall despite knowing she was not used to the drug, Leicester Crown Court heard yesterday.
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Drug Methadone: Former Clinton Doctor Sentenced on Drug Charges – KCRG.com
He pleaded guilty last month to 18 counts of distributing controlled substances, including methadone, oxycodone … he repeatedly abused his position as a doctor by prescribing drugs to a vulnerable person.
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Drug Methadone: Navy sailor died after overdosing
 A SAILOR who died after he overdosed on alcohol and methadone may have been moved before emergency services were called, a commission of inquiry has heard.
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Drug Abuse Methadone: Local Drug Programs Aim to Contain Spread of Infections – EMC Smiths Falls

Drug Abuse Methadone: Local drug programs aim to contain spread of infections – EMC Smiths Falls

Local drug programs aim to contain spread of infections
EMC Smiths Falls
In fact, the methadone drug blocks receptors in a client's brain so that they are unable to feel the euphoria from other drug use. The purpose of methadone treatment is to treat the withdrawal symptoms someone feels when coming off the drugs so that

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Drug Abuse Methadone: Georgetown pharmacy fined for improper drug handling – The Daily News of Newburyport

Georgetown pharmacy fined for improper drug handling
The Daily News of Newburyport
Methadone is commonly used in the treatment of heroin addiction. "Controlled substances that are handled by pharmacies are subject to strict requirements because of their potential for harm and abuse," US Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz said.

Drug Methadone: Russian Epilepsy Pill Phenazepam Available Online Linked to 9 Deaths in the UK

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Drug Methadone: Russian epilepsy pill Phenazepam available online linked to 9 deaths in the UK
A psychoactive drug used to treat epilepsy and anxiety in Russia is increasingly being misused by young people in the UK, researchers at Dundee University say.
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Drug Methadone: Hendersonville man charged with 2 counts of drug possession
HENDERSONVILLE — A Hendersonville man was charged with two counts of simple possession of controlled substances.
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