| Subject: | The FDA and SAMHSA Release Several Resources to Support the Safe Use of Methadone Initiative |
| Category: | Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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| Published: | Tue, 12 May 2009 - 06:00 am |
| The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have launched an initiative to help ensure the safe use of methadone. The campaign responds to concerns about an escalating number of poisoning deaths linked to the improper use of this medication. The public outreach effort, Follow Directions: How to Use Methadone Safely, is designed to inform health care professionals, treatment clinics and consumers about the safe... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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