Methadone Uses

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In overdose deaths, fewer pills, but more street drugs
Methadone-caused deaths dropped from 46 to 36. Dr. Russell … If it is ruled an overdose, Vega said it is difficult to determine if the death was intentional or accidental, unless there is a suicide note at the scene or a history of suicidal … Read more on Sarasota Herald-Tribune

NYC Opioid Overdose Rates Show Effects of Prescription Drug Crisis on Urban …
Looking to analyze changes in demographics and factors contributing to opioid overdose and fatality for both prescription opioids (analgesic and methadone, which is historically used to treat heroin addiction) and heroin, the investigators used New … Read more on Pharmacy Practice News

VA's opiate overload feeds veterans' addictions, overdose deaths
Prescriptions for four opiates – hydrocodone, oxycodone, methadone and morphine – have surged by 270 percent in the past 12 years, according to data CIR obtained through the Freedom of Information Act. CIR's analysis for the first time exposes the full … Read more on Center For Investigative Reporting    Read more...

Naloxone Nasal Spray on Development Fast Track as Emergency Treatment for …
In fact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration suggested in August that physicians should consider co-prescribing naloxone to patients for whom they prescribe significant levels of opioids and have at least one risk factor for … Read more on PharmiWeb.com (press release)

Finding a formula for treating addicts
We know a patient in treatment has a longer life expectancy due to the reduced risk of overdose and a reduction in the likelihood of contracting blood-borne viruses such as HIV. Studies have also shown patients are able to lead more stable and … Read more on Scotsman

Qualley pleads not guilty in overdose case
Melissa Ann Qualley, 32, is charged with felony second-degree manslaughter, felony first-degree burglary, felony theft and gross misdemeanor interference with a dead body-concealing evidence. Travis Charles Simon, 33, pleaded not guilty in the case Sept. Read more on Fergus Falls Daily Journal

Bondi touts pill mill crackdown as drug deaths drop
In 2012, 805 fewer people died in Florida from drug-related deaths, a 9 percent drop from the prior year that includes decreases in deaths related to methadone, hydrocodone, and cocaine, according to a new report by the Florida Medical Examiners. It's … Read more on MiamiHerald.com (blog)

Prescott man pleads not guilty in wife's meth overdose death
He told the first officer to arrive that he had obtained 100 milligrams of liquid methadone, and that he had taken half and his wife had taken the other half, the complaint adds. The officer began CPR, and was later joined by an ambulance crew, but … Read more on Minneapolis Star Tribune

Passing Tones
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Faces of Overdose
In 2008, a total of 36,450 drug overdose deaths (i.e., unintentional, intentional [suicide or homicide], or undetermined intent) were reported, with prescription opioid analgesics (e.g., oxycodone, hydrocodone, and methadone), cocaine, and heroin the … Read more on Scientific American (blog)

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Sacramento judge blasted by Nancy Grace after baby dies of overdose
The case generated new interest after the boy's mother was arrested last month on suspicion of intentionally drugging the baby with breast milk spiked with methadone. Salmen said Sarah Stephens had a long battle with drugs. In a custody hearing, … Read more on News10.net