i found this hilarious

[lauralh]

"Methadone was originally developed by the Nazi's during World War II. When the supply of opium was cut off, Nazi smackheads like Goering wanted to avoid the possibility of withdrawal, so he instructed the German drug companies to produce a wholly synthetic opiate that didn't need to rely on the poppy. With typical Teutonic efficiency, the chemists came up with a drug that not only worked, but also lasted a long time. As a result, Methadone has become the drug of choice for doctors who are trying to help users manage their opiate dependency. Heroin wears off after a couple of hours, thus requiring several hits each day. Methadone, on the other hand, lasts anywhere between 24 and 72 hours, depending on the dose that you take and on your individual metabolism."

and this:

"Taken over a longer period, [Valium, Xanax, other benzos] can make you crazy. Besides becoming addicted, you can become paranoid, agoraphobic (frightened of leaving the house) or develop obsessive/compulsive patterns of behaviour. Still, if it ever happens to you, at least you've got the consolation of suspecting that it's probably a result of the weird, mind-bending drugs that you've been taking. Imagine how it must feel to be a straight housewife, getting a terrible habit with all these wierd side effects, which you got from the medicine that your doctor gave you to help you cope with the depression that you felt when you found your husband was fucking his secretary. Just a little something to help you sleep, my dear. Oooo-
eee-ooo!"

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Comments

[antimarx.livejournal.com]

"Current studies suggest the drug has its effect through a massive release of the brain chemical serotonin, which can affect -- among other things -- mood, behavior, memory, learning, appetite, sleep, temperature regulation, and heart function. This becomes a problem because, in essence, the serotonin is then "used up" and is unavailable to perform its day-to-day functions. Although the body tries to replace the chemical, it has a hard time catching up."

Oopsie..

[mrs-virus.livejournal.com]

Seems that Li'l Peter Mc Dermott doesn't know his arse from his handbag when it comes to benzodiazepines... "mind-bending" ... HA!