Methadone Uses

Mass.: 2000 overdoses stopped by Nalaxone
Nalaxone, also known as Narcan, is a nasal spray that blocks the effects of heroin and other powerful painkillers such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, codeine and methadone. Under the state program, Nalaxone kits are distributed free to opioid … Read more on Berkshire Eagle

All female inmates committed to Westmoreland jail to get pregnancy test
When a pregnant woman who is addicted to drugs is lodged in the Westmoreland County Prison, she is immediately taken to Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh for treatment. Walton said that because of the “danger to the fetus,” inmates spend three days … Read more on Tribune-Review

Sweep gives Camden prostitutes choice of charges or rehab
“What this does is provide us the opportunity to get some of these ladies off this hamster wheel,” said Brenda Antinore, a former drug addict who now leads an outreach ministry dedicated to the women who walk Broadway. The effort, known …. She's on … Read more on Cherry Hill Courier Post