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Methadone is a narcotic analgesic, which means that it acts as an intense pain reliever. It works by acting on an addict’s central nervous system, suppressing pain via pain receptor sites. It is used to help those with an addictive drug such as heroin, however itself has addictive properties. Why is methadone addictive? It’s because when a supposedly recovering addict’s brain becomes used to the pain relief provided by methadone (as opposed to natural painkillers, or endorphins), the addict is “desensitized” towards all natural means and seeks pain relief through the continuous use of methadone.

One of the most serious side effects of methadone is that it suppressed your ability to breathe normally. This is why heroin addicts with chronic conditions such as asthma or sleep apnea need to use other treatments for heroin addiction. Other side effects of methadone use include stomach problems, impaired judgment, and can lead to overdose.    Read more...

Drug Abuse Methadone: Vietnam Drug Centers Abuse Inmates, Says Rights Group
HANOI, Vietnam – An international human rights group urged Vietnam to shut down drug rehabilitation centers that it said subject inmates to abuse and forced labor.
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Drug Abuse Methadone: PKC epsilon enzyme might be target for treatment of nicotine addiction, alcohol abuse
An enzyme that appears to play a role in controlling the brain’s response to nicotine and alcohol in mice might be a promising target for a drug that simultaneously would treat nicotine addiction and alcohol abuse in people, according to a study by researchers at the Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center, affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco.
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Drug Abuse Methadone: Help beyond addiction – Boston Globe

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Help beyond addiction Boston Globe “I imagine this is going to pick up,'' said Connie Peters, vice president of addiction services for the Association of Behavioral Health, which represents substance abuse centers across Massachusetts. “Providers are positioning themselves to prepare …

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Drug Abuse Methadone: ARTM opens new outreach centre – Macau Daily Times

ARTM opens new outreach centre Macau Daily Times The Association of Rehabilitation of Drug Abuse of Macau (ARTM) opened its second centre for harm reduction yesterday in the northern district, mainly focusing on drug users who are undergoing methadone treatment. ARTM's outreach 2 will have an area …

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Methadone Alcohol Abuse: Cell-death report shocks family
At the time of his death, Beaudry had a blood-alcohol level of 0.19, as well as the presence of cocaine, methadone and prescription antidepressants. The medical examiner ruled the combination may have had a toxic effect, but that Beaudry's death …
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Methadone Alcohol Abuse: Goldie attacks delays to public service reform in Scotland
But the threat to which I referred was not like drugs abuse or excessive alcohol consumption. It doesn't arise out of something that people do but rather out of something which they don't do. I am talking about parenting skills or sadly in far too many …
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Methadone Clinics: Methadone clinic celebrates recovery month – Imperial Valley Press Online
CALEXICO — The Imperial Valley Methadone Clinic commemorated September as national recovery month and shared health information from other Valley organizations during its annual recovery celebration event Thursday morning. A similar event …
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Methadone Clinics: Police: Pittsburgh drug operation targeted methadone clinics – WNEP-TV 16
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police in Pittsburgh have arrested more than a dozen people for allegedly taking part in a drug ring that used methadone clinics to find buyers. Police Chief Nate Harper says 14 more people are wanted in connection with the …
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Alcoholism Methadone: Community calendar – StandardNet

Community calendar StandardNet A non-profit organization dedicated to helping women overcome alcoholism and other addictions. This program is based on positive thinking, metaphysics, meditation, group dynamics and pursuit of health through nutrition. For information call Sharon at … and more »

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