Local Centers Reaching Limits on Treating Heroin Addicts
Local centers reaching limits on treating heroin addicts
Increased heroin use is a problem across New York State and a challenge for treatment sites like Beacon Center in Utica. Opiate addiction is very difficult to overcome and clinical supervisor Admina Spahic says many patients require medication like …
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Markey Calls For Expanded Treatment To Address Drug Abuse Crisis
Amanda Wilson, president of the Clean Slate Addiction Treatment Centers, said she applauded Markey's passion and concern. She said a federal law capping at 100 the number of patients an addiction specialist can treat at any one time should be changed.
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