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… is often mixed into street drugs like heroin, cocaine, and meth. Or it may be added … Fentanyl is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and up to 100 times stronger than … is often mixed into street drugs like heroin, cocaine, and meth. Or it may be added …
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… or PCA. Many people who have pain caused by a life-limiting illness are concerned that … the dying process, do not feel that you must endure great emotional pain. Emotional … of your various symptoms. Related Information Care at the End of Life Colorectal Cancer, …
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Overview Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator. This is a medicine that widens (dilates) blood vessels. It can relieve angina quickly. That's because it can widen the coronary arteries, which bring blood …
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… about them. Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … important Equally important More important Where are you leaning now? Now that you've …
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Treatment Overview Allergy shots are a type of immunotherapy treatment in which small doses of substances to which you are allergic ( allergens ) are injected under your skin. Over time, your body …
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… do not control symptoms, or you have to take medicine all the time to control … the shots. Some people may not have their allergies return. Others may have allergies … to have a severe reaction to the shots. You should have your asthma well controlled before …
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… new set of responsibilities as they grow into young adults, including the ability to legally … parents can do for their children, especially young adults, is to be there for them as a …
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… or medication which includes hydrocodone, heroin, oxycodone, fentanyl, and morphine. … streets. It is sometimes sold as Oxycontin®, heroin, or other substances. People may be … toxic drugs that may be cut into and sold as heroin, fake “oxy” pills, or cocaine. These …
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… the unregulated drug supply can cause opioid poisoning. What is an opioid poisoning? An opioid poisoning (or overdose) happens when a …
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… move. They also lower your blood pressure. Lidocaine and bupivacaine are common ones. You … move. They also lower your blood pressure. Lidocaine and bupivacaine are common ones. You …
