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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.
The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.
There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in every adult human.
According to animal studies, the typical American diet is damaging to the liver and may result in allergies, low energy, digestive problems, and a lack of ability to detoxify harmful substances.
The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").