KEM hospital starts new treatment for addicts of opium-based drugs – Hindustan Times

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KEM hospital starts new treatment for addicts of opium-based drugs Hindustan Times “Methadone can be prescribed for a long period as it has few side effects. Once the patient is better adjusted, they can be weaned off methodone too,” said Dr Shilpa Adarkar, in-charge of the de-addiction centre at KEM Hospital.

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Overdose rate from painkillers jumps – KRQE

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Overdose rate from painkillers jumps KRQE Oftentimes possession of the medication is legal, but their intent is illegal. It's not seen as harmful as cocaine or heroin, but in reality a lot of the stuff mimics methadone. Sometimes the effects and side effects are worse. They're some heavy drugs … and more »

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Government drafting law on tranquillisers – Irish Times

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Government drafting law on tranquillisers Irish Times … methadone and, of course, alcohol, which is probably the most dangerous mixer with benzos .” Prescription drugs were “highly addictive” and more difficult to come off than heroin. “It takes a lot longer, is more complex, and the side–effects can be …

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Opiate epidemic: ‘People are dying from this, in record numbers’ – KPIC

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Opiate epidemic: 'People are dying from this, in record numbers' KPIC Dr. Schwerzler said opiates do what they were intended to do—mask physical pain—but that they can also have addictive and deadly side effects. “A couple tablets a day and not get relief, so you go to four tablets, 20 tablets, 40 tablets and so on,” … and more »

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Drug Czar Follies

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On one side are those who suggest that drug legalization is the “silver bullet” solution to our nation's drug problem. On the other are those who still believe that the “War on Drugs,” law-enforcement-only strategy is the way forward.
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