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News/Information/Articles
 Feb 8, 2003
Methadone Treatment Investigated
Following the death of a 24-year-old University of Montevallo student from methadone, Alabama authorities have ...
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Feb 8, 2003
Methadone Overdose, Deaths on Rise in U.S.
Throughout the United States, overdoses and deaths from methadone, a drug used to relieve chronic ...
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Jan 22, 2003
Drug Rehabilitation Center Opens
Narconon, a world leader in drug addiction rehabilitation has successfully helped thousands of addicts recover ...
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Effects of Methadone
| Most common side effects drowsiness: |
lightheadedness; weakness; euphoria; dry mouth; urinary
retention; constipation; slow or troubled breathing |
| Occasional side effects allergic reactions: |
skin rash, hives, itching; headache; dizziness; impaired
concentration; sensation of drunkenness; confusion; depression;
blurred or double vision; facial flushing; sweating; heart
palpitation; nausea and vomiting |
| Least common side effects anaphylactic reactions; |
hypotension causing weakness and fainting; disorientation;
hallucinations; unstable gait; tremor; muscle twitching;
myasthenia gravis
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| Risks |
kidney failure; seizures |
| Symptoms of Overdose marked drowsiness; |
confusion; tremors; convulsions; stupor leading to coma;
cold and clammy skin; hypotension; bradycardia |
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