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Malaysian Mosque Is Also a Methadone Clinic – NYTimes.com

April 3, 2012 islamoyankee

Malaysian Mosque Is Also a Methadone Clinic – NYTimes.com.

After reciting his prayers, he climbs the stairs to the mosque’s mezzanine level, gives a urine sample and consults a doctor. A pharmacist then gives him a small plastic cup containing methadone, to help wean him from his heroin addiction.

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