Atropine, along with scopolamine and hyoscyamine, is found in the Datura stramonium plant, which gives hallucinogenic effects and is also known as locoweed.
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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.
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It is difficult to obtain enough calcium without consuming milk or other dairy foods.
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Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.
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Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.