The past few years have brought about an alarming trend. Those being prescribed methadone (a drug commonly prescribed for those suffering from a heroin addiction) are also taking large amounts of benzodiazepines, most often Xanax and Valium. The combination of these drugs are causing a significant increase in overdose deaths. In fact, in 2008, 24 of 41 drug overdoses in Tuscalussa County involved methadone, and all but four included multiple drug toxicity.
The biggest reason why methadone and benzos are such a lethal combination is because they cause respitory arrest. Additionally their is mounting evidence that methadone can cause cardiac toxicity.
If you or anyone you know is in need of help for a drug or alcohol addiction please call Narconon Louisiana at 866-422-4650 for more information.
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