Methadone: Where We Are Part 1

Methadone: Where We Are Part 1 – A slightly dated but informative video about Methadone Treatment. This 2 part series was edited for time & content. It covers everything from “How methadone works in the body” to “The Stigma Associated By Patients”. It includes stories from those who are in MMT, counselors, and doctors. The problems faced by MMT today is almost identical to the problems of yesterday which tells me there has been very little change despite overwhelming evidence to support the use MMT through the years.

UN Report Highlights Abuse as 'Drug Treatment'

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It says that people identified as drug users are held without due process in government-run detention centers where they face serious abuse – including physical and sexual violence and forced labor – all in the name of “rehabilitation. … “The idea …
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Six vie for one Seabrook selectman seat

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I will continue to participate in the traffic committee meetings and work on the North end project. We must advocate for the safety of our residents first and assure that all areas of town including our beach will be covered by our emergency response …
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Colorado: How legalized marijuana will affect troubled families

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Drug use is often an issue in divorce and parenting cases. Usually, one parent does not approve of the other's drinking or use of illegal drugs – or addiction. Historically, it's been fairly easy to take a case to court with proof that a parent is …
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