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Still true-ish - it's methadone rather than heroin. From https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/drug-addiction-getting-help/ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/he
by maffydub 7y ago
Still true-ish - it's methadone rather than heroin.
From https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/drug-addiction-getting-help/ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/drug-addiction-get...:
> If you're dependent on heroin or another opioid drug, you may be offered a substitute drug, such as methadone.
- gambiting 7y agoNo, actual, real heroin is prescribed legally to some people: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/heroin-addiction-diamorphine-treatment-british-system-hat-leap-harm-reduction-a9061556.html https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/heroin-addic... It's also used legally in the UK in paliative care for cases where it's easier to administer than morphine.