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Drug addiction to Opiates (Oxycontin, Vicodin, Heroin, etc) is one of the hardest to overcome. The physical withdrawals resemble a severe case of the flu that can last for several days, and many addicts immediately revert to drugs or find themselves rushing to the methadone clinic to ease their symptoms. Drug treatment, however, which hands out another highly addictive opiate doesn’t make sense.

Methadone, a synthetic form of an opioid, acts much like heroin. It inhibits the opioid receptors in the brain. Where heroin releases an abundance of dopamine in the system and creates a euphoric high from this same receptor, methadone blocks the high and reduces the withdrawal symptoms from heroin. In this way, methadone has proven to be an effective form of drug treatment. According to the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s Fact Sheet on methadone, “Methadone is a rigorously, well-tested medication that is safe and efficacious for the treatment of narcotic withdrawal and dependence.”

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Opiate dependence can be a terrible experience. The toll it takes on your body both physically and mentally is enough to cause the strongest minded to relapse. Dealing with the effects of withdrawal is a key to a successful and safe detox process. There are many different opiate dependence medications available to assist you along the way. It is essential to know that every person’s body will react differently so opiate dependence treatments that work for an individual, might not seem to work for everybody. You should always do your homework before attempting to detox, and reach out for all the help you can find.

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Sometimes, it can be difficult to notice if you are a drug addict. Nobody wants to be addicted to drugs, but drug abuse leads to this very quickly. Sometimes you may even realize that you are addicted, but you will never admit it to others.

Drug addiction causes many problems: including relationship problems, money problems, work or school related problems, and health problems. If you think you may be addicted to drugs, it is important to get help as soon as possible. If you’re not sure, please ask yourself the following questions.

• Do you really feel you are in control of your drug use, as in how often you use drugs and the amount you use?
• Have you ever lied about your drug use, or stolen to support your drug habit?
• Can you imagine a life without using drugs?

Oxycodone is an analgesic (pain-killer), which works by affecting the central nervous system. Oxycodone generally causes opiate-like effects when used. It is equal to morphine in analgesic effects and also in relieving self-restraint symptoms from chronic opiate (heroin, morphine) use. Oxycodone’s behavioral effects can last up to 5 hours.

The continuous-release formula has a longer duration of affect (8-12 hours). In a study it is revealed that Oxycontin was twice as potent as MS Contin for causing Opiate effects. Oxycodone is a potentially addictive opioid analgesic medicine and Schedule II controlled substance synthesized from opium alkaloid thebaine. It is a strongly controlled substance that have a commonly accepted medical use such as medication for treatment of pain in cancer patients.

Why Oxycodone is Tested Separately

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Former methadone clinic owner’s sentence reduced so she can …

The arrest occurred not far from the Turning Tide methadone clinic owned by McMahan. About a month later, federal law enforcement officials shut down the clinic, citing unspecified threats to public health and safety. …

Publish Date: 02/08/2011 23:07

http://new.bangordailynews.com/2011/02/08/news/former-methadone-clinic-owner%E2%80%99s-sentence-reduced-so-she-can-continue-addiction-treatment/

Portland woman awarded $244K in methadone overdose suit — Maine …

What is the success rate for the various methadone clinics in getting people off of drugs. Including methadone. My grandson had to fight them all the way when he decided to free himself of methadone. He got no encouragement from them …

Publish Date: 02/10/2011 18:15

http://new.bangordailynews.com/2011/02/10/news/portland-woman-awarded-244k-in-methadone-overdose-suit/

Legal Challenge to London’s Methadone Clinic Ban « CCLA Rights …

Question by I Wasn’t Given A Name: Why are two of the side effects for depression medication “depression” and “suicide”?
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Fish oil shows little effect on Tourette's tics

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Their side effects can range from weight gain to fatigue to depression. Anecdotally, Gabbay said, some parents have claimed that omega-3 supplements help control their children's tics. Omega-3 fatty acids are found largely in oily fish, like salmon, …
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File Sharing, BitTorrent Linked to Depression

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Unfortunately, just as the world was getting excited about the Lazarus-like effects of sharing things online, here comes a new study out of the Missouri University of Science and Technology. The results? In the paper's own words: “We have identified …
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Due to the high rate of obesity among truck drivers it is very important that commercial drivers pay special attention to their diets and the foods and beverages that they consume. Special attention should be paid to eliminating the consumption of soft drinks. Studies have shown that a person who consumes just one can of a soft drink per day over a one month period will gain one additional pound of weight per month. This additional weight adds up to 12 excess pounds of weight per year or 60 pounds of excess weight over a five year period. This is the amount of weight gain that is attributed to the daily consumption of one daily can of a soft drink. This somewhat explains why so many of our nations truck drivers are 50, 60, 75 or even 100 or more pounds overweight and steadily gaining weight each year. However, many drivers consume more than one can of a carbonated drink per day. Some drivers consume a soft drink with each meal and between meals as well. The average American consumes approximately 57 gallons of soft drinks per year.

Drug Bust at Methadone Clinic – WRGB

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WRGB	Drug Bust at Methadone Clinic WRGB Three out of the four arrested were clients at the clinic. Brittany Gregory will face additional charges. Two of her small children were with her during the transaction with the undercover officer. “She offered to sell him some heroin; she went off and …

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Where are the Methadone Clinics? – Not in my neighbourhood! That’s usually the reaction most London residents have when it comes to where new methadone clinics should be located in the city. But as Celine Moreau tells us, you may be surprised to hear where the current existing methadone clinics are located.

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When the USA had the “great depression,” what effect did it have on other countries around the world?

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the other countries also experienced the great depression, it was worldwide.

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Junk food linked to depression

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Researchers found 51% of people were more likely to develop depression, compared to people who ate more healthy foods like fruits, vegetables and fish. Dietitians say there's a simple reason for that. "Some of effects we see from foods high in sugar …
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Kevin Malley's hunger-strike at Merck highlights Propecia's devastating effects

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Propecia.com) and replaced it with directions for reporting negative side effects to the FDA. Last month, Merck quietly relaunched the site. "In general use, the following have been reported: breast tenderness and enlargement; depression; …
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Open Question: Does liquid methadone from the methadone clinic lower your sex drive?

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If it does …for how long does this supposably last?

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Open Question: Anyone in New York City on a methadone clinic?

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I’m 62 and have been on methadone since 2001. I don’t like it but must take it or be in such severe pain that I could not bare it. So, I get my medication from a pain clinic in Houston, which is approx 25 miles from me. I also have hep. C and cirrhosis of the liver and have been told methadone is the least damaging to the liver when it comes to pain meds. Luckily, I only go once every 2 months and insurance covers 100%. I get a white 10mg tab, enough to take 6 per day. To me it is not as strong as the old orange tabs made by Rooch. What is available there as I may be there sometime by July, 2012. Thanks Robert

Dispatches part 6: Inside Lynn’s methadone clinic – Daily Item

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Dispatches part 6: Inside Lynn's methadone clinic Daily Item One of them, a 29-year-old Saugus High School graduate and daughter of a police officer, credits the methadone treatment she receives each day with not only helping her stay off heroin, but also with saving her life. “I have to say that without this …

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Patient group rouses Oakland against the ‘Silent Killer’ – PennLive.com

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Patient group rouses Oakland against the 'Silent Killer' PennLive.com Its director, a young doctor working in an area methadone clinics, says she set up shop when she realized that about 95% of former injection-drug users had been exposed to the virus. Out of the clinic a slew of health care activists were born. and more »

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