A New Kind of Addict: Methadone Clinics Find New Mission in Fight Against …

Published December 8, 2013

A new kind of addict: Methadone clinics find new mission in fight against …

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… on painkillers are lining up for methadone, a synthetic version of morphine that gained acceptance in the 1960s as way to wean addicts off heroin. Now the drug has found a new mission in the fight against opioid-based prescription painkillers, the …
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9 Health Stories of 2013 We Wish Had Never Happened

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… documents from a player lawsuit. This has left many career players at higher risk of developing depression, dementia, and other behavioral problems. The Bright Side: A $ 765 million court settlement will help some 4,500 retired players and their …
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Law enforcement offers prescription drug drop-off box

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The drop box is available for all prescriptions, excluding chemotherapy drugs, he said. Accepted drugs include veterinary medications, which are also sometimes abused by addicts. The box is not intended for syringes or other medical waste, or illegal …
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