
The Dig: Racism, Class, and the Opioid Crisis
Jacobin Radio
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Methadone - A Long Acting Opioid That Could Stave Off Troubles With Withdrawal Symptoms for 24 Hours
Methadone was a long acting opioid methadone that could stave off any troubles with withdrawal symptoms for 24 hours. It was introduced as a legal way to To care for people with addiction and this was the first time that an opioid could be prescribed to somebody solely to treat addiction since the early 20th century. Methadone was implemented through a set of carceral mechanisms in other words people were carefully surveilled They were punished if they didn't follow the treatment regimen and The outcomes were measured by whether people committed crimes or not. This is Much more akin to a carceral response a criminal justice response than a medical one even so it was this remarkable crack in the segregated edifice
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