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The Ten Hardest Drugs to Kick...a reality check
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<blockquote data-quote="HeadlightsMom" data-source="post: 646236" data-attributes="member: 18284"><p>I took a Pharmacology class (200 level) in 2003. Fascinating class in a number of ways. We were taught that nicotine is the substance which most QUICKLY can addict someone. Not the strongest, but the fastest. The strongest AND second-fastest, we were told, was crystal meth. by the way, I was a little sorry to see methadone on the list. Doesn't surprise me. But, when an addictive drug (methadone) is given to treat another drug addiction (heroin), it doesn't seem like the best option. </p><p></p><p>Anyone have any experience with methadone treatment for heroin addiction? (our difficult child has done heroin, but never methadone....and his preferred drug is meth).</p><p></p><p>What qualifies as a gateway drug? Well, I think the variety of gateway drugs would be staggering. I think the new(er) trend in gateway drugs are prescription medications (particularly opiates like vicodin and percocet). Kids just find 'em in their parents' cabinets. Don't even have to pay for them. Steal a bunch and take it to a Pharm Party to play a dangerous game of mix-n-match.</p><p></p><p>I'm now noticing that I don't hear nearly so much about huffing these days. Hopefully it's on the decrease?</p><p></p><p>MWM -- GREAT post.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HeadlightsMom, post: 646236, member: 18284"] I took a Pharmacology class (200 level) in 2003. Fascinating class in a number of ways. We were taught that nicotine is the substance which most QUICKLY can addict someone. Not the strongest, but the fastest. The strongest AND second-fastest, we were told, was crystal meth. by the way, I was a little sorry to see methadone on the list. Doesn't surprise me. But, when an addictive drug (methadone) is given to treat another drug addiction (heroin), it doesn't seem like the best option. Anyone have any experience with methadone treatment for heroin addiction? (our difficult child has done heroin, but never methadone....and his preferred drug is meth). What qualifies as a gateway drug? Well, I think the variety of gateway drugs would be staggering. I think the new(er) trend in gateway drugs are prescription medications (particularly opiates like vicodin and percocet). Kids just find 'em in their parents' cabinets. Don't even have to pay for them. Steal a bunch and take it to a Pharm Party to play a dangerous game of mix-n-match. I'm now noticing that I don't hear nearly so much about huffing these days. Hopefully it's on the decrease? MWM -- GREAT post. [/QUOTE]
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