Drug Methadone

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Heroin overdose deaths rise in county
Methadone has traditionally been used to bring heroin and narcotic users off their addictions by reducing withdrawal symptoms, however it can also be abused as a painkiller on the street. And while heroin seems to be the newest drug of choice …
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Detox unit invites referrals
… alcohol and opiates a reducing pharmacological detox regimen, inclusive of on-site methadone titration. Cannabis- and stimulant-dependent clients are also accepted for detox and can receive medication for symptomatic relief of their withdrawals …
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Kicking the habit: Random Lake woman hopes to be clean by Christmas
Patient Jamie Peterson, 27, of Random Lake, shows the injection tracks on her arms as she seeks help overcoming withdrawal symptoms from her heroin addiction through the medical stabilization service NewVision at Holy Family Memorial in Manitowoc.
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Question by Cloudberry vs Boysenberry: Best method to overcome VICODIN addiction!???!! please help!?
What is a good way to overcome VICODIN addiction?

I have 120 Norco 10/325 pills left.

I have been taking Norco for about 2 years now. Everyday I take 6-8 pills.

Best answer:

Answer by Princesstalufa
Well, do you feel that you have a drug abuse problem? Do you take you medication to achieve adequate pain relief, or do you take it for other reasons? Has your doctor expressed concern about your medication usage? I am just wondering why you feel that you are an “addict”. If you truly feel that your life is becoming unmanageable because of drug-seeking behaviors, continuing to abuse your Norco (if you are even abusing it-how much are you supposed to take? Do you take more than you are supposed to? Why?) despite negative consequences, and you have become psychologically dependent on Norco (these are symptoms of addiction/drug abuse), then you should tell your doctor you want to discontinue the Norco, and he should (if he is a good, responsible, smart doctor) create a plan to wean you off your meds, and avoiding withdrawal symptoms. This should include prescribing you something like Suboxone, which is used for the same reasons as methadone is for heroin addiction. You should also go to counseling, and N.A. meetings, for support from other people.    Read more...

Special Report: Area doctors seeing increase in heroin addicted babies – The Sheboygan Press

Special Report: Area doctors seeing increase in heroin addicted babies The Sheboygan Press Hidden away in the neo-natal care unit of Mercy Medical Center, are the smallest – and youngest – victims who are fighting a heroin addiction: Newborn babies born to mothers who are hooked on the powerful drug or are trying to address their addiction … and more »

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Care and compassion needed for addicted mothers-to-be – Lexington Herald Leader

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Care and compassion needed for addicted mothers-to-be Lexington Herald Leader Standard of care for the treatment of heroin addiction, and more recently, the treatment of non-heroin opiate addiction, is maintenance therapy with methadone. The goals are to encourage and ensure safe prenatal care, prevent complications from illicit …

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Question by girlwithoutaplanet: University student with opiate problem, how do I quit?
HI! I am a straight A student with a moderate opiate problem (have been using for 4 months, on and off), when I try to stop I can deal with the mild physical symptoms, like aches and diarrhea (as my addiction is not severe), but the fatigue is so bad that I am pretty much catatonic during the day, so that makes me want to use just so that I can do my homework, study, etc. What can I do, I haven’t been able to stop for more than three days? Oh and coffee helps, but it gives me severe anxiety if I drink too much (since that too is a symptom of withdrawal and is exacerbated when I drink coffee). Any suggestions?

I was thinking of quiting during the reading week in February, will 7 days be enough? Again, any remedies for energy depletion?    Read more...

Question by TJS: A friend was on suboxen for opiate addiction, what’s the difference between that and methadone?

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Answer by SarahMichelle
Methadone is a hard core morphine, basically.

Answer by Darla T
suboxone is a central nervous system agent; analgesic, narcotic (opiate) agonist-antagonist and is a schedule III drug,

methadone is a central nervous system agent; analgesic, narcotic (opiate) agonist and is a schedue II drug

methadone is stronger but they should both have the same or simular effect in controlling dependence

Methadone Clinic to Open in Torrington
Next year, people seeking treatment for heroin addiction will have another option as the Torrington Health and Recovery Center, operated by Hartford Dispensary, opens a methadone clinic in Torrington. The clinic's path from development and eventual …
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