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Methadone- and heroin-related deaths in Florida.

Authors: Graham NA, Merlo LJ, Goldberger BA, Gold MS Methadone is a potent synthetic opioid used for treatment of opioid dependence and chronic pain.

Methadone- and heroin-related deaths in Florida.

Authors: Graham NA, Merlo LJ, Goldberger BA, Gold MS Methadone is a potent synthetic opioid used for treatment of opioid dependence and chronic pain. Florida Department of Law Enforcement data were analyzed to examine trends in deaths related to or caused by methadone and/or heroin between 2001-2006. Results demonstrated that mortalities associated with methadone use increased steadily as mortalities associated with heroin decreased steadily