The Medical Heroin Experiment

The Medical Heroin Experiment – Drugs Inc.: Heroin : MON JUL 12 9P et/pt : channel.nationalgeographic.com In Switzerland, one doctor is providing addicts with heroin in order to reduce the criminal impact of heroin use.

Drug court client's home allegedly was heroin den

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"If people are not in stable, safe housing they're not going to succeed in their treatment," said Janelle Sgrignoli, the program administrator for the county's specialized courts. The county has various programs to assist with housing needs. Vouchers …
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Group Forms to Combat Heroin Use in Northern Kentucky

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Cincinnati Enquirer reporter Terry DeMio reports that the group includes leaders from St. Elizabeth Healthcare, law enforcement, addiction treatment programs, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and those who have been impacted by heroin.
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Santa Clarita Facing Heroin "Epidemic"

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Drug Counselors: Santa Clarita Facing Heroin "Epidemic". Drug treatment counselors report that heroin is now the drug of choice among youth in Santa Clarita, where there's been one overdose death per month.
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Heroin use rising in 'young, educated' people in Maine

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These state-mandated limitations, which are scheduled to take effect January 1, include buprenorphine and methadone — the two most effective drugs for treating heroin addiction. As a result, some people using these treatment medications may be cut off …
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