Structural violence and the need for compassionate use of methadone in Mexico

• Main Authors: Martha Romero-Mendoza (Author), Ingris Peláez-Ballestas (Author), Ariagor Manuel Almanza-Avendaño (Author), Emilia Figueroa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Epidemiological data from Mexico have documented an increase in heroin use in the last decade. However, there is no comprehensive care strategy for heroin users, especially those who have been accused of a crime. The objective of this study was to describe the heroin and methadon...