Codeine Addiction a Growing Problem as Aussies Abuse Over-the-Counter Pain …
Codeine addiction a growing problem as Aussies abuse over-the-counter pain …
In case, like Maxwell, you think it can't be that hard to get off tablets sold over the counter without a prescription, consider this: he now takes Suboxone, the modern-day heroin replacement drug. Others are put on methadone. 'McDONALDSIATION' OF …
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Deputies: Inmate sold drugs hidden behind postage stamps
The orange squares contained the drug Suboxone, an opioid used to relieve heroin withdrawal. Authorities became suspicious Aug. 1, when Gavin was being prepared for transfer to the Jefferson County Jail to face probation violation charges. According to …
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Answers sought in latest county jail death
Emanuel M. Washington, 53, who was found unconscious in a special holding cell at 2:48 a.m. Aug. 11, was being treated for heroin withdrawal in the jail, Johnson said. Washington was arrested Wednesday, Aug. 7, for driving while intoxicated and had …
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