Greek drug addicts get high in the consumption room
A member of a medical team holds equipment provided to people who will shoot hard drugs in the consumption room, a room where addicts can shoot up under supervision, on Nov. 25 in Athens. One month ago Okana, a Greek organization funded by the …
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Among prescription painkillers, drug abusers prefer oxycodone
A nationwide survey of opioid drug abusers in rehab indicates that because of the high it produces, the prescription painkiller oxycodone is the most popular drug of choice. Hydrocodone, also prescribed to treat pain, is next in line. In all, some 75 …
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With moratorium on opiate addiction drug, city invites broader discussion on …
Some city councilors want that time to review the city's regulations on drug addiction treatment facilities and, if needed, pass new rules regarding buprenorphine treatment. Under state law, the moratorium could be extended an additional 180 days if …
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