The News
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Can you die from taking hydrocodone?
Yes, you can die from a taking hydrocodone during overdose. But in normal amounts, hydrocodone is usually safe. Symptoms and treatments for hydrocodone overdose here.
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Jewish spirituality for non-Jews and Jews in recovery
In recovery from addiction, we can redefine spirituality and its role in our lives. Not suprisingly, Jewish spirituality can apply to non-Jews and Jews alike. Here, we review a book by Dr. Leonard Felder that introduces Jews and non-Jews to deeper spiritual practices.
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Why are so many people on Zoloft?
Why are nearly 30 million prescriptions for Zoloft written a year? Top 5 reasons why so many people are on Zoloft here.
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Television addiction : 10 reasons to turn off the TV
The passive nature of watching television makes TV prime territory for addictive tendencies. We review the nature of television here, and offer 10 reasons for you to turn off the TV and consider possible television addiction here.
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Narcotics detection: will honey bees put dogs out of work?
Bees can be trained using sugar water to stick out their tongues (proboscis) when they smell narcotics. In fact, the process is easy, inexpensive and accurate. So can bees replace canines for narcotics detection? Facts and figures about using honey bees to detect narcotics here.
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7 weekend relapse prevention tips
Looking for ways to stay clean and sober on the weekend? We review the most essential weekend relapse prevention tips here.
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Methadone facts
Dr. Jana Burson, who treats opiate addiction using methadone, presents methadone myths and methadone facts here. This is the first article in a series of posts to get the facts about methadone to you, the public.
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Is Vicodin addictive?
Yes, Vicodin is highly addictive. Most people who take Vicodin will develop tolerance and physical dependence on the opioid pain killer. Doctors expect this. But who is at risk of becoming a Vicodin addict or developing Vicodin addiction? More on the addictive qualities of Vicodin here.
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Heroin addicts stories
Ever sneak into a friend’s wife’s shower and bathroom to score some Percoset? Heroin addicts like Richie Farrell will do anything to get a fix. From his book “What’s Left of Us”, this heroin addicts story is the real thing. More heroin addicts stories inside.
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Methadone treatment guideline in opiate addiction-is longer better?
Is one year the standard methadone treatment guideline in opiate addiction? Not by far. Learn why methadone treatment for opiate addiction works better in the long term, and what research supports multiple year methadone treatment. Guidelines in opiate addiction here.
