The Adventures of Methadone Man and Buprenorphine Babe: Webisode #3: Stateside Stigma – STOPPING HIV IN ITS TRACKS! Outside of Africa, nearly one in three HIV cases is the result of contaminated needles and syringes. Injection drug use drives the HIV epidemic in Russia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Ukraine, Vietnam, and dozens of other countries. Methadone and buprenorphine, also known as medication-assisted treatment, are the best researched and most effective treatments for opiate dependence. By eliminating withdrawal and reducing cravings, methadone and buprenorphine allow opiate users to reduce or stop injection, which helps prevent HIV. Because they help people stabilize their lives, they also promote adherence to AIDS treatment medications. Methadone and buprenorphine are on the World Health Organization’s list of essential medicines. So why are these lifesaving medications available to less than 10% of people who need them? More at www.methadoneman.org.

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Falmouth District Court
JONES, Troy S., 33, 19 Dollins Road, Buzzards Bay; possession of buprenorphine, Suboxone to distribute, June 23 in Bourne, dismissed. KESWICK, Jeffrey A., 30, Plymouth; driving without authority, Dec. 9 in Bourne, dismissed upon payment of $ 100 court …
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MedinCell to Showcase Formulations for 1-5 Day Pain Control in Companion …
Based on the opiate buprenorphine, the initial MedinCell product targets pre-surgical analgesia, post-operative recovery and emergency pain relief for cats, dogs and horses. Alexandre Melin, PhD, Director of Animal Health for MedinCell, explained …
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