The Pharmacological Treatment of Addiction

Opiate dependence, notably involving drugs such as oxycodone, heroin and morphine, is a major component in addiction. Currently, opiate dependence treatments like methadone can be dispensed only in a few centers that focus on addiction. One of them is in Fort Myers. Now Suboxone is the first narcotic drug available for the treatment of opiate dependence that can be prescribed by a physician. We'll speak with experts about the use of both locally.

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