15/03/2008
Is it true Methadone gets in to your bones?
No what happens it builds up in the fatty tissues over a period of time especially on higher doses and consequently takes time to leave the body.
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15/03/2008
What do I do if someone overdoses?
You put them in the recovery position and call 999 stay with them and ask for the ambulance. Police may attend to make sure there is no risk to ambulance staff. Do not walk the victim around or slap them or put them in a cold bath you are wasting valuable time.
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15/03/2008
Can I get 2 habits if I use heroin on top of methadone?
No – what you can end up with is a higher tolerance to Opiates – as the combined effect will set the level.
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15/03/2008
Can you overdose smoking heroin?
Yes – though it is 20 times more likely if you are injecting.
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15/03/2008
Is cannabis addictive?
Yes – physiologically cannabis is, and often people suffer with poor sleep, mood swings and irritability when it is initially stopped.
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