The overweight person is often accused of being lazy, lacking in willpower and constantly overeating. While choice of food, the amount eaten and exercise do affect weight, researchers now feel that there may be another component. (And I’m not referring to genetics.) The previously ignored element may be food addiction. It doesn’t necessarily mean that […]
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Opiate overdose symptoms result from a nearly lethal dose of heroin, OxyContin, Codeine, Demerol and other opium-based narcotics. Both the prescription and illegal opiates can produce an overdose, and those overdoses are increasing. The University of Maryland’s 2010 study found that the rate of overdose from prescription opiates and heroin rose 291 percent between 1993 […]
Health & Wellness
Facts About Heroin and Heroin Use: Symptoms of Use, Side Effects, Overdose and Treatment
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Heroin is a dangerous opiate that has seen heavy use in the United States. In 2008, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported that 3.8 million residents of the United States claimed to have used heroin at least once in their lifetimes. Roughly one out of every 100 eighth graders claims to have […]
Endorphins are your body’s natural relaxants and contribute to a sense of well-being. During times of emotional stress, endorphins are released in the limbic system of the brain and create euphoria, which reduces anxiety and melancholy. Endorphins are believed to produce four key effects in the body; who hi reduce stress immune system and increase […]
Suboxone overdose symptoms are very similar to the overdose symptoms for other opiates. The Suboxone is actually in the opiate family, but it is used to treat long-term opiate addicts. The drug is a combination of two medications, naloxone and buprenorphine, that block the opiate in the nervous system. Together, the drugs work to appease […]
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Almost any pregnant woman will tell you that she wants the best for her fetus. For many mothers-to-be, this means giving up smoking and drinking, recreational drug use, or limiting caffeine. For some mothers this means starting a methadone treatment program. What is methadone? Methadone, also known by the brand names Diskets, Dolophina and Methadose […]