Avoiding Problems from Opioid Pain Medicine.
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What is addiction? Some people become addicted to opioids. The more you take, the more likely this is to happen. Here are some signs of being addicted: • Taking more of the medicine than your doctor prescribed • Saving it up and taking a lot at once • Taking it to feel good • Spending a lot of time and effort to get more of the medicine • Taking the medicine gets you in trouble at work or in your personal life If you are addicted, it’s nothing to be ashamed of. It can happen to anyone. But it’s important to let your doctor know, because addiction can be treated.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- American family physician
دوره 93 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016