Federal Judge: Gov. Deval Patrick "Is Out of Line" in Banning Opioid Drug Zohydro

Published April 8, 2014

Federal judge: Gov. Deval Patrick "is out of line" in banning opioid drug Zohydro
BOSTON — Gov. Deval Patrick's ban on the opioid drug Zohydro will remain in effect until another court hearing on Monday morning, a judge ruled Tuesday. But U.S. District Court Judge Rya Zobel indicated that she is skeptical of Patrick's authority to …
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5 things to know about heroin use, getting help
The English-Spanish helpline is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 6:00 p.m. Eastern time. SAMHSA has a 24-hour hotline — 1-800-662-HELP (4357) — and a directory of more than 11,000 alcohol and drug addiction treatment facilities and programs …
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Heroin users seeking treatment may hit insurance barriers
Of the 23.1 million Americans who needed treatment for drugs or alcohol in 2012, only 2.5 million people received aid at a specialty facility, according to the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Heroin addicts are a …
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