Hunter's Hotline Picks Up Steam Thanks to Big Sister
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Methadone Abuse: Hunter's Hotline picks up steam thanks to big sister
Seven years ago yesterday, Paige Stephenson's brother, Hunter, died of a drug overdose after taking a methadone pill he'd received at a party. He would have been a junior at Huntsville High School. "It's definitely something you think about every day, …
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Methadone Abuse: Survey seeks public's input on prescription drugs
Officials are particularly interested in learning about three types of prescription medications in the community: opioids/pain relievers or pain killers (OxyContin, Hydrocodone, Percocet, Methadone); sedatives or tranquilizers (Xanax, Valium, Librium); …
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Methadone Abuse: Canadians in too much pain: docs
According to a College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario's report, morphine, codeine and methadone are more likely to be found on the street than heroin. Canada is one of the highest consumers in the world of opioid medications. …
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Methadone Abuse: Painkillers may cause Erectile Dysfunction
In addition to these over-the-counter medications, prescription painkillers such as Codeine, Methadone, and Morphine can also inhibit nitric oxide production, which is necessary to get an erection. Abuse of these medications can cause ED even in young, …
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