Nghe An has another Methadone treatment facility

((Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of January 14, the Nghe An Border Guard Command coordinated with the People's Committee of Ky Son district to organize the launching ceremony of the Methadone substitution treatment facility for opioid addiction at the combined military-civilian infirmary of Sub-region 50.

Overview of the launching ceremony.

Methadone Treatment Facility of Military and Civilian Medical Clinic Tieu Thu 50 was established under Decision No. 2908 dated November 18, 2015 of Nghe An Department of Health, including 12 medical staff. Since then, during the trial period, the facility has treated 27 drug addicts, including 18 in Ky Son district and 9 in Tuong Duong district.

Counsel patients on treatment.

This is the ninth Methadone treatment facility established in the province. The operation of this facility will contribute to improving the effectiveness of drug addiction treatment in particular and drug prevention in general in the mountainous districts along National Highway 7.

Hai Thuong