Why a BC Doctor Says Heroin May Be Better Than Methadone for Addicts
Why a BC doctor says heroin may be better than methadone for addicts
For addict Mark Fraser, heroin is just a better drug than methadone. So he's not surprised by the result of a study published Monday that contends medically prescribed heroin is more cost-effective than methadone for treating long-term street heroin users. Read more on The Province
NKY's first methadone clinic to open
“Methadone treatment is one of the standards of care for outpatient maintenance of opioid addiction,” said Dr. Jeremy Engel, a public health activist and St. Elizabeth's physician who leads the Northern Kentucky Heroin Impact and Response Workgroup. Read more on Cincinnati.com