Thousands on Methadone Treatment
Thousands on methadone treatment
However, where in the past patients were overwhelmingly treated for addiction to heroin, the battle now was often fought against prescription drugs such as oxycodone, which is now the No 1 prescribed medication for chronic severe pain in New Zealand.
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Federal Grant Helps Families with Drug Affected Children
Nesin said, “That treatment consist of a very slow tiny methadone withdrawal in most circumstances and that takes several weeks.” Long-term side effects could include developmental problems or learning disabilities. “When they're dependent on those …
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