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Schottland. Methadone alternative rolled out after Scottish prisons trial
Schottland. Methadone alternative rolled out after Scottish prisons trial
A drug used in a pilot scheme to help prisoners affected by heroin addiction is to be rolled out across Scotland.
Buvidal acts as a replacement treatment for methadone, with patients receiving an injection every 28 days instead of taking daily medication. (BBC, UK, 08.07.2021)