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Of the estimated 2 million heroin users in the United States, 600,000–800,000 are considered hardcore addicts. Heroin addiction is considered to be one of the hardest addictions to recover from.
People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.
The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
A serious new warning has been established for pregnant women against taking ACE inhibitors during pregnancy. In the study, the risk of major birth defects in children whose mothers took ACE inhibitors during the first trimester was nearly three times higher than in children whose mothers didn't take ACE inhibitors. Physicians can prescribe alternative medications for pregnant women who have symptoms of high blood pressure.