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What Are the Various Side Effects of Methadone?

Question by arlyn r: What are the various side effects of methadone?
I know that this is used for the treatment of drug addiction or as a painkiller. However, I have also heard that there are a lot of side effects.

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Answer by dania d
Methadone, when used properly, won’t produce life-threatening side effects. However it does have some and these are as follows:

* pruritus
* constipation
* nausea
* confusion
* respiratory depression
* sedation
* mood changes
* dry mouth
* difficulty urinating
* vision problems
* flushing
* stomach pain
* weight gain

Is There Any Available Drug Abuse Treatment in St. Paul, Minnesota?

Question by josh: Is there any available drug abuse treatment in St. Paul, Minnesota?
I wonder if there is any available drug abuse treatment for cocaine. I now live in New York but I decided that if I really want to get treated, I want it to be in my hometown which is St. Paul, Minnesota. I’ve been battling this addiction for quite some time now and I guess I just got tired of it so now I want to start all over.

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Answer by zander
go into the wild for one year

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Are There Any Charities or Groups or Organizations Thats for Drug Abuse Prevention or Awareness?

Question by May: Are there any charities or groups or organizations thats for drug abuse prevention or awareness?
I’m doing a report for my ISU about Drug Abuse and I need to list charities or organizations and what they do to help so can you please help me?

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Answer by Mike
D.A.R.E.

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Where Can You Take a Person for Free Drug Rehab?

Question by Cooks in ’08: Where can you take a person for free drug rehab?
If they have nothing and are homeless how do you get help in America for drug rehab?

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Answer by meeka o
The local Mental Health department would have information regarding free drug rehab. The person may need to be admitted first to an emergency room of a county hospital (some states require medical clearance before admit.).

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Does Anyone Know of Any Free Drug/alcohol Rehabs in So Cal?

Question by Skull Boy: Does anyone know of any free drug/alcohol rehabs in So Cal?
I have a nephew that has a really bad alcohol and speed addiction. He’s been in the emergency room several times over the past two years and almost died the last time. He needs to go a rehab center, but the family can’t afford it. Does anyone know of any free rehab centers in So Cal? He lives in Victorville CA, but will travel if needed. It needs to be a place where he can stay. Out patient won’t work for him I’m afraid.

What Prescription Drug Is Effective in Treatment of Meth Withdrawal?

Question by badjimmysf: What prescription drug is effective in treatment of Meth withdrawal?
My friend is terrified to attempt detox after years of snorting abuse. What prescription drug has helped experienced users preferably people who have snorted for years?

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Answer by Sawyer
Seriously, take whey protein before, during & after withdrawal. There are certain amino acids that help the brain reduce cravings & lessen withdrawal symptoms. I’m not joking.

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