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Methadone Clinic Controversy — Parents in Taunton are concerned because a drug treatment facility want to open near an elementary school.

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Question by james.: What are the effects of methadone on a non-heroin user?
What would be the effects/dangers of methadone use in somebody who has never used heroin before?

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Answer by Cara
pretty much the same as if you started using heroin, but it doesn’t have the same rush that heroin does. It does however provide a peaceful sense of euphoria, like heroin, again not as intense as that of heroin. Obviously you can still become addicted to methadone which ain’t healthy or cheap.    Read more...

Question by The Hit Man: How does Methadone work and what exactly is it ?
I know it’s a treatment for heroine but what does it do ? I have noticed users on here asking about it and I have heard about it but I still don’t know what it does.

Does it get you high so that you’re satified and don’t want heroine ?
Is it illegal unless prescribed by a doctor ?
What exactly is it ?

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Answer by Jenn S
I think it is illegal unless prescribed. As far as I know it takes away the serious withdrawals heroin causes. But, methodone, at the same time, can become a switch off drug. Like quitting smoking using nicotine gum, then getting addicted to the gum. I would speak to a health professional, or even attend an NA meeting and ask questions. People usually will oblige you, and it is anonymous. Good luck.    Read more...

Columbia Pain Management Discusses Chronic Pain and Long-Term Opiate Use (541) 716-6469 — https://plus.google.com/109269582495381653038 (541) 716-6469 Columbia Pain Management’s, Dr Rigert explains the connection between chronic pain and long term…

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Judge Dewey: Risenburg statements to police can be used
Jason Risenburg had a prescription for methadone pills for about a year leading up to his wife's death, Kiddey said. Ickes argued Jason Risenburg's statements should be suppressed because Kiddey did not read Jason Risenburg his Miranda warning, which …
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Judge cites rights were not violated
FREMONT — The statements a city man charged with killing his wife in 2012 made to police can be used at his trial, a judge ruled Friday. … Jason Risenburg had a prescription for methadone pills for about a year leading up to his wife's death, Kiddey …
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