Marijuana Use Associated With Decreased Symptoms of Opiate Withdrawal in …
Marijuana Use Associated With Decreased Symptoms Of Opiate Withdrawal In …
… PA — Cannabis consumption is associated with mitigated symptoms of opiate withdrawal in subjects undergoing methadone maintenance treatment, according to the findings of a new study published online in The American Journal on Addictions. Read more on The Daily Chronic
Methadone: Help or deadly temptation for recovering addicts?
Methadone, a pain-killing narcotic, has been used to treat addiction withdrawal symptoms since the 1960s. According to the Centers for Disease Control, its purpose is to block the euphoric and sedating effects of opiates or heroin and to relieve craving. Read more on Bakersfield Now
Deadly epidemic: Prescription drug overdoses
The CDC's latest figures show that 16,500 people died from overdoses tied to common narcotic pain relievers—such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Opana and methadone—in 2010. … Every hour, a baby is born in the United States with symptoms of opiate … Read more on CNBC.com