Fatal Methadone Overdoses Soar in Kent County – WZZM
Fatal methadone overdoses soar in Kent County – WZZM
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Fatal methadone overdoses soar in Kent County
WZZM Methadone entered the public consciousness in the 1950s when American doctors began using it to treat heroin addiction. Today, about 500,000 people are participating in methadone treatment programs nationwide, including several hundred locally. |
Second Opinion: Doc Says Blue Cross Opioid Policy Is Flawed – WBUR
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Second Opinion: Doc Says Blue Cross Opioid Policy Is Flawed
WBUR Amidst concerns over a massive national increase in the use and abuse of prescription painkillers, health insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts instituted a new policy to reduce pain medication addiction and misuse. … my ability to manage … |
Researcher develops novel IBT to help opioid-dependent Vermonters – News-Medical.net
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Researcher develops novel IBT to help opioid-dependent Vermonters
News-Medical.net "Buprenorphine is a partial agonist with a more favorable safety profile and less abuse potential than full agonists such as methadone," explains Sigmon. "There is also greater regulatory flexibility associated with buprenorphine, which will permit us … |
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