Can pill replace heroin for addicts?
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Researchers behind a controversial approach to Vancouver's drug problem are trying to launch a new study.
Hundreds of people took part in the NAOMI project, which stands for North American Opiate Medication Initiative. The project provided drug addicts with heroin, methadone and a pain medication called Dilaudid.
Rob Vincent took part in NAOMI. He says his health improved and he was able to work.
"I didn't have to worry about waking up in the morning and worry about where I'm going to come up with the money to get better now," he said.
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