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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.
On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.
Approximately 25% of all reported medication errors result from some kind of name confusion.
The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.
Less than one of every three adults with high LDL cholesterol has the condition under control. Only 48.1% with the condition are being treated for it.
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