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Coroner: Valpo girl died from 'toxic effects of methadone'
VALPARAISO | The death of a 10-month-old girl in July was the result of a methadone overdose, according to authorities. Olivia Sohaney, of Valparaiso, died July 5 from the "toxic effects of methadone," said Porter County Coroner Chuck Harris. Methadone …
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'Please don't let my baby girl die'
Pynch sold Katanna methadone, an opiate replacement drug, twice in the days before her friend died. Her autopsy said she died of methadone toxicity, combined with marijuana and possibly other drugs. Pynch was charged with criminal negligence causing …
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Methadone Couple Hearing — ADAM AND SHARON SKONIECZNY OF WHITE HAVEN LEAVE DISTRICT COURT IN FREELAND THURSDAY…..THEY ARE ACCUSED OF LEAVING A BOTTLE OF METHADONE–WHICH IS COMMMONLY…

Hudson man charged in teen's overdose death
Hudson man charged in teen's overdose death. Alex Orlando, Times … Back at the party at 13318 White Walnut St., the girls took more of the medicine, combined with the methadone. Kaleigh passed out and … Medical examiners would later determine the …
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What to Do in Case of an Overdose — What to Do in Case of an Overdose by http://www.neurosoup.com This video is for harm reduction purposes. If you believe your life is in danger, call 911 imme…

Police reporting resurgence of heroin use in Acadiana region
Babin said the seizure marked the largest heroin bust the division has made, with an estimated street value of $ 16,400. Michael Katter … Most local overdose cases are linked to prescription medication such as oxycodone, Lortab and methadone, Tamalo said.
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Question by cinthia cb: What are the downsides to using methadone for addiction treatment?
I have a friend who has finally decided to get herself treated for her heroin addiction. I’ve heard a lot of good things about buprenorphine as a detox option, but I know that a lot of people are still banking on methadone as a good way of detoxing. I just want to know the disadvantages of using methadone so that I can warn my friend as well as help her in making a decision.

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Answer by aisling tu
Methadone does help opiate dependent persons to stop abusing drugs by decreasing cravings and withdrawal symptoms. However, using methadone does have its own disadvantages. Due to the fact that methadone can only be administered in licensed methadone treatment clinics, the patients must deal with making daily trips to a methadone clinic. These clinics are mostly located in or near urban centers, so driving long distances happens to be part of the daily routine of patients in rural areas. Another disadvantage to using methadone is the fact that it can also lead to addiction. Methadone abuse is increasing in the Northeast region, and can result to overdose deaths.    Read more...

Campaign on Using Methadone Safely — FDA and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) have launched a campaign to increase awareness about the risks associated with…

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When Overdose Happens: What to do — OPEN (Overdose Prevention & Education Network) is a Cambridge MA-based program dedicated to reducing incidences of fatal and non-fatal opioid overdoses. For …

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