Tucson's First 24/7 Methadone Clinic Reflects A Growing Need

By Stephanie Innes Arizona Daily Star, Tucson Daily Star
Sat, 05/05/2018 - 2:30pm

The clinic is an emblem of the community's opioid problem. It's not replacing one addiction with another, advocates say.

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Topics: Arizona Pima County Tucson

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