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The Truth About Methadone Treatment: Myths Dispelled

According to Emmett Velten, Ph. D., rumors thrive under two conditions: high emotion, and a lack of education. "The rumors and mythology surrounding methadone treatment may differ from normal rumors, because...

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First Dose of Suboxone - How Long Must You Wait After a Dose of Methadone, Oxycontin, Heroin, Oxycodone...?

How long do you have to wait after taking heroin, methadone, oxycontin, vicodin etc. before taking a dose of Suboxone? Information on avoiding precipitated withdrawal and a timeline guides.

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How to quit pain pills…Methadone or drug rehab?

Whether prescribed the medications for a legitimate reason initially, or whether experimenting with recreational use, the seductive nature of these pills proves too much for a great many of us, and with...

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Herniated Disc Pain Relief

A herniated disc is one of the most grueling pains to deal with, because it's truly unrelenting and sometimes insurmountable no matter what you do, even with the toughest painkillers available. This is my...

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Dealing with Methadone Tooth Decay. Does Suboxone Also Cause Tooth Decay?

Does methadone cause tooth decay or tooth pain? Does Suboxone cause the same types of dental problems? Methadone is a very effective medication for the treatment of opiate addiction. There are a number...

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Teen Prescription Drug Addiction Rising, And Parents Are Not Helping

Medical drug detox and a stint in rehab is not what any parent wants for their kids, but unless mom and dad wise up and start paying attention, that’s where their son or daughter is headed -- if they...

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The risks of rapid opiate detox

A conventional detox off of opiate (heroin, vicodin etc.) type drugs is a grueling and painful experience, and when addicts hear of the promises made by rapid opiate detox clinics, it's natural to feel...

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Opiate Addiction

Opiate (opioids) addiction is a larger problem today than most people realize. Many addicts suffer from an addiction to opiates. Opium has been used in its raw form, both...

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Vicodin Addiction

You can get help with vicodin addiction if you or someone you love has developed a dependency on the drug. If you find that you need to drug to feel OK then seek help immediately to determine if you have...

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Addicted to Opiates and Pregnant? Learn Why Methadone (or Suboxone) Is the Best Choice for You and Your Baby.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/justbecause/319281356/ Opiate abusing women who get pregnant often feel enormous guilt and anxiety. Many women worry about the stigma of entering into an opiate substitution...

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