A scheme in which heroin is given to addicts in supervised clinics has led to big reductions in the use of street drugs and crime, the BBC has learned.
More than 100 users took part in the pilot - part funded by the government - in London, Brighton and Darlington.
They either injected heroin or received the drug's substitute methadone.
Those given heroin responded best and an independent panel which monitored the scheme over six months is advising ministers to set up further trials.
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