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Signs and symptoms of a drug overdose include losing consciousness, fever or sweating, breathing problems, abnormal pulse, and changes in skin color.
The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
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.
People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.
This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.