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Birmingham News (Alabama), October 15, 2004 Friday. Shelby County’s first proposed methadone clinic won’t be allowed to open after a judge ruled that nearby residents were misled about the owners’ intentions. Shelby County Circuit Judge Dan Reeves granted a permanent injunction Thursday against the Shelby County Treatment Center on U.S. 31 in Saginaw. Reeves’ order…
Letter, November 9, 2004 Sheriff Chris Curry; Sir, I have read the articles that state you are adiment against having a methadone treatment center in your county. May I point out sir that as a law enforcement officer this could do nothing but help your already rising arrest record for drug related crime in Shelby…
Make This One of Your Monthly Tasks! Write Your Representatives! Write to your representative in Congress and tell them that methadone saved your life and that it works. You do not have to sign your name you can make up a name like “Mary Methadone” or “Tommy Treatment” and say that you cannot sign your…
Methadone maintenance treatment has been the most effective treatment for addiction to heroin resulting the cessation of heroin use and criminal behavior. Prior to the development of methadone maintenance treatment over 28 years ago narcotic addiction was considered incurable and a behavioral disorder under the control of law enforcement. Drs. Dole and Nyswander brought the…
Policy Statement Number 5 March 1995 Numerous studies have shown that dose is one of the most important aspects of methadone treatment and that patients who are given an adequate dose, know their dose and have some influence regarding their dose do better in treatment and remain in treatment (Ball and Ross, 1994; Caplehorn and…
Big Smiles on Joergen’s Face as he Calls the Group to Order Read Joergen Kjaer’s Speech (Danish) Thank You for Being Our Friend Charlotte Fich receives the Users Friend of the Year Award. An special nurse she helps users with health and injection issues and does so with compassion. This is the 7th year that…