Opiate Withdrawals: Opiate Addict Says Detox Not the Answer for Him

Opiate addict says detox not the answer for him
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The drug is used to treat opiate addictions and works by blocking opioid receptors in the brain to take away cravings and prevent withdrawal symptoms. It is taken orally, usually mixed with juice. Dr. Bob Mullan works with patients at a similar clinic …
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Methadone helps opiate addicts lead normal lives
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The reality is, if someone has an opiate deficiency, it doesn't matter what opiate is used to fill the bill, be it Oxycontin, heroin or methadone, Del explained. The benefit of methadone is that it's long-lasting and can prevent withdrawal in most …
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Addiction treatment takes time, dedication
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“The request for assistance with opiate problems has probably … [increased] by 365 percent, or something like that,” Mitchell said. “It's through the roof. Marijuana and alcohol will probably be the two most heavily abused substances in any location …
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