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Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.
Coca-Cola originally used coca leaves and caffeine from the African kola nut. It was advertised as a therapeutic agent and "pickerupper." Eventually, its formulation was changed, and the coca leaves were removed because of the effects of regulation on cocaine-related products.
There are over 65,000 known species of protozoa. About 10,000 species are parasitic.
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.
Individuals are never “cured” of addictions. Instead, they learn how to manage their disease to lead healthy, balanced lives.