Forensic pathological study of methadone-related deaths in the Genoa (Italy) district: a six-year study - Errico S, Bedocchi D, Drommi M, Barranco R, Bonsignore A, Ventura F.

Methadone is a synthetic opioid, a pure agonist of the μ receptor. It is used for opioid maintenance therapy in heroin addiction. In recent years, Italian studies of incidence and prevalence have indicated an increase in the illegal sales of methadone and...
Source: SafetyLit - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news