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Hydromorphine could help heroin addicts: study
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April 6, 2016
Wed, Apr 6: A groundbreaking study conducted on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside has found hydromorphine could be beneficial to drug addicts trying to turn their lives around. Linda Aylesworth reports. Today's News Hour on Global BC Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave.
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Hydromorphine could help heroin addicts: study02:25 | April 6, 2016 -
Health Matters: World Sleep Day04:40 | 4 hours ago -
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Hydromorphine could help heroin addicts: study02:25 | April 6, 2016
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Health Matters: World Sleep Day04:40 | 4 hours ago
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Health Matters: How intimate partner violence increases the risk of heart disease05:11 | February 27, 2026
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Health Matters: Doctors call for action to address rising cervical cancer rates04:26 | February 26, 2026
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Health Matters: Ending nicotine dependence04:47 | February 10, 2026
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Hydromorphine could help heroin addicts: study
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April 6, 2016
Wed, Apr 6: A groundbreaking study conducted on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside has found hydromorphine could be beneficial to drug addicts trying to turn their lives around. Linda Aylesworth reports. Today's News Hour on Global BC Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave.
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