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as for the rehab scenario, in Ct. a disturbing trend has occurred; the poor get free long term rehab, the wealthy can afford the overpriced self-pay facilities, but the middle class without insurance, has no options. August 25, 2008 at 10:00 pm. (10 …
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FDA approves new oral drug to relieve constipation from opioid painkillers
… Inc./Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., it is the first oral drug to relieve constipation caused by opioid therapy for managing noncancer pain. Constipation is a common side effect for people who take oxycodone, fentanyl or other opioids on a long …
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Number of boomers addicted to painkillers increases
Most of the deaths involved opioid pain relievers such as oxycodone, hydrocodone and methadone – synthetic derivatives of the opium poppy – frequently prescribed for pain from arthritis, injury or illnesses such as cancer. … Each week, he discharges …
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Medical marijuana: a NY doctor's perspective
There's actually a lot of research that suggests that it has benefits in patients with chronic pain, no appetite, nausea.” Despite an “exponential increase in research,” however, Blinderman said we're “just barely scratching the … Opioids are very …
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The hidden dangers of legal highs
I have reason to believe that high doses or prolonged abuse may cause catastrophic seizures, brain swelling or some other severe inflammation of nerve tissue." Chris (not his real name), a 28-year-old chemist, considers himself …. What is known is …
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Question by Rose: I need help coping with a husband withdrawing from methadone.?
My husband has been coming off of methadone for the last 2 weeks. He is taking 4 pills a day, and has lowered the dose to 3. At first the only side effects were flu-like symptoms, and constant complaining about every little thing in existence. It has been really hard, but I’m just trying to deal with it, but lately things have changed. He will be okay for most of the day now, but come night-time, he starts becoming delusional. I had to find a hotel room last night just to get away from him. He started verbally abusing me, which is completely out of character, telling me to go F*** myself and horrible things, even after I was trying to take care of him. He also said he is terrified of me because he has a feeling I will come in the night and cut off his man-parts. He’s paranoid and delusional. Tonight, he called the police on ME, because he was terrified of me and how I may hurt him. He had just finished yelling and verbally abusing me again, and I was screaming for him in fetal position, to please stop. Now he’s spending the night in a mental facility, and threatening to divorce me, and sue me for everything I own. I am crushed and hurt beyond belief. He is out of his mind right now and I know he normally would never mean such things. Has anyone dealt with a spouse coming off methadone? Did these kind of things happen? How did you cope? Please share your stories and advice. Serious inquiries only please.    Read more...

Meth Addiction Cure: UCLA Tests Ibudilast On Human Addicts – Huffington Post
Recovering opiate addicts are currently treated with other opiates, such as methadone or buprenorphine. "The problem … "If you can achieve good pain relief, with a lower side effect incident, that would be really beneficial for patients," Comer said …
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Study finds genetic link in drug treatment
“While CYP2B6 is involved in the metabolism of S-methadone and the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) which are associated with plasma S-methadone concentration, the SNPs on CYP3A4 are associated with withdrawal symptoms and side-effects, …
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Kidwelly drug driver escapes automatic prison sentence for crash
At a previous Swansea Magistrates' Court hearing, prosecutor Lisa Jones said Jones's car crossed onto the opposite side of the road in Gowerton and collided head-on with the woman's car, causing "considerable damage". Both passengers suffered with …
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Food addiction: could overeating be compulsive?
So far there is only one type of eating disorder where it is thought addiction plays a role: Binge Eating Disorder, a side effect of which is often obesity. Although we tend to trivialise the idea of addiction and food being related – many of us have …
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