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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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Normal urine is sterile. It contains fluids, salts, and waste products. It is free of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

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Russia has the highest death rate from cardiovascular disease followed by the Ukraine, Romania, Hungary, and Poland.

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Vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate) should be taken before any drug administration. Patients should be informed not to use tobacco or caffeine at least 30 minutes before their appointment.

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Cancer has been around as long as humankind, but only in the second half of the twentieth century did the number of cancer cases explode.

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