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Residents oppose neighborhood methadone clinic; Sup walks out

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A proposed Methadone clinic in Stafford County has residents concerned about a possible uptick in crime.

Residents who live near the site of the proposed clinic, to be located in the Woodlawn Shopping Center on Deacon Road (anchored by a Weiss Market), say they want those who are addicted to heroin to get the help they need, just not at this location near a children's daycare facility.

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