CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Methadone clinics and their patients are fighting a proposed state tax on the medication, but some lawmakers say the tax would help fight West Virginia's drug problem.
A bill in the House of Delegates would tax treatment centers $1 for each daily dose of methadone they distribute. Revenues estimated at $1.5 million a year would fund prevention, intervention and recovery programs.
Methadone is used to help curb the cravings of people addicted to drugs like OxyContin and heroin. It's also prescribed as a painkiller.
CRC Health Group regional director Angela Wagner called the bill "discriminatory." Delegate Don Perdue said clinics wouldn't have to pass the tax on to patients.
A public hearing is scheduled for 4 p.m. Tuesday in the House chamber.
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