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Though methadone is often used to treat dependency on other opioids, the drug itself can be abused. Crushing or snorting methadone can achieve the opiate "rush" desired by addicts. Improper use such as these can lead to a dangerous dependency on methadone. This drug now accounts for nearly one-third of opioid-related deaths.
Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.
It is important to read food labels and choose foods with low cholesterol and saturated trans fat. You should limit saturated fat to no higher than 6% of daily calories.
The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.
Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.