FDA Approves Two Forms of Buprenorphine for Opiate Treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two versions of the drug buprenorphine for treating opiate dependence, clearing the way for heroin and other opiate users to receive treatment in doctors' offices in addition to methadone clinics.Massachusetts Grants Target Prevention of Opioid Use
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health awarded several communities state grants to prevent the use of opioids, particularly heroin and OxyContin ® use among teens, the Boston Globe reported. |
