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Medications limited at jail

Pacific Standard Time — Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Medications limited at jail

Methadone is a synthetic opiate often used in detoxification treatment and as a maintenance substance for those addicted to heroin and other drugs. But addicts under treatment can also become hooked on the methadone which acts as a "replacement drug." ...

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