Painkiller Addiction Treatment

Painkillers, also known as analgesics, are used to relieve pain without causing a loss of consciousness. There are two major categories of painkillers: narcotic and non-narcotic. Narcotic Painkillers are typically used for short-term use of relieving severe pain due to surgery, injury or chronic illness. Non-narcotic painkillers are the most common medications that can be prescription or non-prescription and are used to relieve minimal to moderate pain as well as reducing fever and inflammation. Narcotic and non-narcotic painkillers are often combined as an alternative to narcotics when non-narcotics... 

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Painkiller Addiction Treatment

Painkiller Addiction

Is My Painkiller Addiction My Fault?

If you are struggling with painkiller addiction, you may be plagued with feelings of guilt, shame and worthlessness. You may wonder... 

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Chronic Physical Illness and Addiction

Many individuals have found themselves doubly challenged by addiction and an underlying chronic physical illness. Whether their illness... 

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What Is Prescription Drug Diversion and Why Is It Dangerous?

What Is Prescription Drug Diversion and Why Is It Dangerous?

Prescription drug diversion refers to the illegal use of legal (prescription) drugs. People engaging in drug diversion are performing... 

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Painkiller Addiction after Childbirth

Painkiller Addiction after Childbirth

Many women resort to prescription pain pill use to manage various pains associated with pregnancy and with life after childbirth. Painkiller... 

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