Fifty years after landmark methadone discovery, stigmas and misunderstandings persist

In 1966, Rockefeller scientists published a landmark paper that would lead to the first medical treatment for heroin addiction. The drug has helped millions of heroin users around the world, yet its use in the United States remains controversial. More »
Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Tags: Science News addiction anniversary Laboratory of the Biology of Addictive Diseases Mary Jeanne Kreek methadone Rockefeller History Source Type: news