Addictions

Morphine HCL = Oral rat LD50: 335 mg/kg. I realize that morphine has no effective top to its painkilling effects, and patients in extreme pain may need to escalate, and therefore must know when safety becomes a problem. Note however that the LD50 of MHCL is so high that it's easy to be safe if you're very careful. I strongly urge you to discuss any dosage changes with your doctor before testing it out yourself. Note also that sub-lethal dosages can increase the chance for respiratory depression to set in. Again -- talk to your doc. Note please I'm not a doctor and a friendly chat with a fellow over the Internet is no substitute for real medical support. This most certainly isn't to be contrued as medical advice.

1. Peer Pressure (excuse that "everyone else is doing the same thing.")
2. Impress those friends that are taking the same drugs (i.e., makes you "look cool.")
3. Drugs quickly become addicting.

A drug is any substance that, when absorbed into the body of a living organism, alters normal bodily function. In pharmacology, a drug is a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well-being. Drugs may be prescribed for a limited duration, or on a regular basis for chronic disorders. Recreational drugs are chemical substances that affect the central nervous system, such as opioids or hallucinogens. They may be used for perceived beneficial effects on perception, consciousness, personality, and behavior. Some drugs can cause addiction and habituation. Many natural substances such as beers, wine, and some mushrooms, blur the line between food and drugs, as when ingested they affect the functioning of both mind and body.

It can be different from one person to the next, but my experience is as such: I had to detox from methadone to start a Suboxone detox, my last dose of methadone came on a Monday at 10AM, I was to start Suboxone on Thursday morning, the cold turkey off the methadone became a bit much by Wednesday. I shot 2 bags to curb the withdrawals at 4PM on Wednesday and was dosed with 16 mgs OS Suboxone at 8:30AM on Thursday as planned and was not feeling great but was safe from the sickness that comes from taking suboxone to soon after your last push off. Hope that helps a bit.

I want to know can I take percocets after not taking suboxone for three days and will the percocet work effectively? A: It depends on how long you've been taking Suboxone, and how many mgs. If you have been taking a low dosage(less than 8mg a day for about a week), three days should be fine. If you've been taking upwards of 8-24mg a day for a week or more, three days may not be enough. I would wait until you feel "the need" to take opiates again.

It is not a good idea to mix drugs unless your doctor or pharmacist says they are OK together. It does not matter what two or more drugs we are talking about. Even over-the-counter medications and supplements have interactions, so you should always check with a trained professional.

That said, WikiAnswers does not give information about illegal acts, such as using methamphetamine.

Drug abuse can have a huge effect on an individuals life, depending on what the drug is. Some drugs cause permanent damage to the brain such as mental retardation. Some drugs cause people to do things that they would not do if they were in a sober state of mind. Some drugs can lead to a life or death situation. Last but not least drug abuse not only effects the individual but it effects that individuals family and Friends whether it be financially or emotionally.

Addictions are treated by a variety of people with differing skills. A full treatment staff often includes doctors, nurses, psychotherapists, counselors, nutritionists, and both medical and mental health aides.

Alcoholism is an incredibly large part of drug abuse, yes, but right now in the United States opioid abuse has surpassed all other drug addictions. Alcohol IS a drug, glad you pointed that out!

It is important to inform the medical team (especially the surgeon) that you have been on Suboxone (and at what dose). By doing so, the appropriate amount of anesthesia and pain medication may be administered in order to compensate for this.

For what? It does work for both killing pain (for non-opiate addicts) and getting over an addiction to painkillers. I know several people who have successfully completed suboxone treatment and are very glad they chose it, although it is still hard for them.

yes it only takes 30 days or less. yes it only takes 30 days or less.

if you got caught by law inforcement then mabey jail or drug rehab, if not then depending on how much and how long and what it was you may be able to go home and suffer threw the withdraw for a week or two and be done with it. Im only experienced with opiates. Some meds require a doc to be involved and the dose to be gradually reduced. I know barbutiuates can cause severe problems and even death if abruptly stopped.

don't let the suboxone fool you it really doesnt do much, once you stop takin it you will feel all the pain. it really sucks i look AT IT like giving back all the good times that landed me in this situation. its been 3 weeks since I've slept thru the nite.

The time it takes for nicotine to be completely eliminated from your body depends on how much of a smoker you are. If you smoke heavily, it can take up to three days for all traces of nicotine to be cleared from your system. However, if you are a light smoker, it may only take a day or two. When it comes to saliva tests, the length of time that nicotine will show up in your system depends on how sensitive the test is. Some tests can detect nicotine after just one hour, while others may not be able to detect it until after 24 hours. If you are concerned about passing a saliva test, it is best to refrain from smoking for at least 24 hours prior to the test.

I was prescribe this medication after a moderate reaction from a bee sting to my face. It also is used to treat anxiety.

not at all. You constantly regain millions of sperm per minute so this is something you shouldn't even worry about

Although the sperm will not be killed their by THC use, their swimming patterns will be disturbed by the effects of the toxic THC chemical. They

(the sperm) have been proven to swim too fast too soon to impregnate human egg cells in laboratory tests. Of course their are exceptions to any rule and those with existing sperm deficiencies may experience boosts in sperm cell production and fertility. Sperm require a burst of speed near the egg cell to effectively fertilize an egg cell. Sperm effected by THC use their speed burst too soon and too far away from the egg cell to effectively fertilize human egg cells in most tests. However individuals already stricken by sperm deficiency may experience opposite results as their sperm will gain the necessary burst required to fertilize the egg cell.

It depends on the opiate and how much is being used. Acute withdrawal can vary from a few days in the case of low doses of some drugs to as long as five weeks for heavy methadone users. Post-acute withdrawal -- the period when the brain is recovering -- can continue for as long as 18 months.

If temperature is being used to verify that the urine came from the correct person the temperature of the sample is an indicator that the urine is/may not be a fresh/valid sample...if the temperature is lower than expected.

Typically 5 years from the onset of addiction.