opiate addiction

Facing Cape Cod’s Drug Addiction Crisis

Facing Cape Cod’s drug addiction crisis
SANDWICH — Suzanne Voelxen said she has given up hope. For more than 10 years her son, Paul, 29, has suffered from opiate addiction. He’s done three prison sentences as a result of actions related his addiction, she said. Two years ago, the …… Continue reading

EDITORIAL: E-Cigarette Manufacturers Shouldn't Market to Children

EDITORIAL: E-cigarette manufacturers shouldn't market to children
The marketing appears to be paying off. E-cigarette use doubled among middle- and high-school students — from 4.7% in 2011 to 10% in 2012, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. Nearly 1.8 million students said they had tried e …… Continue reading

Are Narcotics/opiods Such as Methadone Work for Long Term?

Question by IWantAnswerz: Are narcotics/opiods such as methadone work for long term?

Best answer:

Answer by Jared
For pain management? Opiate addiction?

The sad fact is our brains will adapt to all opiates over time. So you will need to continually raise the dose over the months and… Continue reading

Drug Addiction Help?

Question by crazylette05: Drug addiction help?
I am prescribed to adderall for my ADD, but it is really starting to take a toll on me i am looking sick from weight lose,and everything.I cant go a day without taking it though.someone suggested i ask my doctor to… Continue reading

Alcohol Abuse Linked With Poor Adherence in HIV/AIDS Patients

Alcohol Abuse Linked with Poor Adherence in HIV/AIDS Patients
Among drug users, 35% were hazardous drinkers, compared with just 25.9% of those who did not use drugs. Approximately 22% of drug users engaged in binge drinking, and 25.9% reported poor adherence to antiretroviral therapy. Overall, patients who had …
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Where in Florida Can I Send My Sister to Get Drug Addiction Rehab?

Question by Netty: Where in Florida can I send my sister to get drug addiction rehab?
My sister who is 45 needs help with alcohol and opiate addiction. Does anyone know a good high-end place that she can get inpatient and/or outpatient care?

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Pharmacy Drug That Gets You ‘drunk’?

Question by gravitate: Pharmacy drug that gets you ‘drunk’?
Is there a legal pharmacy drug you can take (with or without a prescription) that gives you the same feeling of being drunk?

Best answer:

Answer by Willow
How about no.

Answer by Absolut076
According to the “Hangover”, Rouffalin… Continue reading

Is Heroin Destroying Our Nation's Youth?

Is Heroin Destroying Our Nation's Youth?
The main goal of detoxification is to alleviate withdrawal symptoms, helping patients adjust to a drug-free status. Methadone and buprenorphine are medications used to treat heroin addiction, and when combined with behavioral therapies the results can …
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Why Oh Why Most Doctors Continually Over Prescribed Their Patients?

Question by Matthew Perkins: Why oh why most doctors continually over prescribed their patients?
First of all on December 7, 2010 I lost a very good friend of mine that froze to death. So as you can imagine I was a little bit depressed. Don’t get me… Continue reading

2. Where Can People Go to Find Help for Drug Addiction?

Question by sarah z: 2. Where can people go to find help for drug addiction?

Best answer:

Answer by RU4REAL?
Go to Google.com…

And type in the words “drug addiction…

Then examine the various links that pop up…

And choose one that sounds like a place where people… Continue reading