Patients Demand Reform of Methadone System Amid Pandemic Challenges
As the pandemic exacerbated struggles for methadone patients, many are calling for a reevaluation of the tightly controlled system. The current federal regulations require frequent clinic visits, which some patients describe as 'liquid handcuffs.'
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