News Briefs From Around Kentucky at 1:58 Am EDT

News briefs from around Kentucky at 1:58 am EDT
The clinic opened as the region fights a heroin epidemic and the number of overdose deaths has skyrocketed. Leaders battling illegal drugs … "Methadone treatment is one of the standards of care for outpatient maintenance of opioid addiction," said Dr … Read more on Sacramento Bee

Addiction Expert Weighs In On Dramatic Increase in Women Dying from Opioid
… right condition and when used properly. But, when prescribed by physicians to patients who should not receive them, or when used improperly or for recreational purposes, they can cause serious harm, including overdose and death. … Many of the … Read more on Sacramento Bee