New clinic to provide outpatient treatment to opiate addicts

New clinic to provide outpatient treatment to opiate addicts
Addiction Recovery Systems-Winchester will offer outpatient assistance, allowing patients to continue their daily lives while fighting their addictions with the aid of the drug methadone, Singer said. "I don't say that with any guilt or cringe in any … Read more on Northern Virginia Daily

Opposition to clean needles for addicts: Symbolism over science?
In the midst of a debate over a controversial law calling for drug tests for any welfare recipients, public health researchers and activists in Georgia are calling for a more scientifically backed means of reaching out to and helping drug users — one … Read more on Al Jazeera America

These 13 People Were Killed By The War On Drugs. Their Lives Were The Cost …
The civil suit also alleged prior disciplinary problems with Harrison and another officer involved in her husband's death, including alleged drug use. … As Sgt. Joseph Chavalia ascended the steps to the second floor, he saw signs of movement in a … Read more on Huffington Post

Understanding heroin addiction: 5 facts you should know – Dr. Lisa Lefebvre, a physician with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, discusses how to spot a heroin overdose, what doctors can do to reverse its e…