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Addicted to Painkillers?New Hope With Advances in Treatment

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Opioid Addiction and Recovery

  • Opioid drugs activate the brain's pleasure center
  • In detox, other drugs may be used to lessen withdrawal symptoms
  • For long-term recovery, therapy and 12-step programs may be needed

Understanding Addiction and Treatment Choices

Dependence vs. Addiction

If narcotics are prescribed for pain relief, when does use become abuse?

How to Break an Addiction

Breaking an opiate addiction isn't easy, but these treatments can work

Prescription Drug Abuse: Who Gets Addicted?

What Happens When You Get Addicted to Opioids?
Over time, prescription drug abuse causes changes in the brain. Learn how addiction affects someone physically, psychologically, and socially.
When Chronic Back Pain Leads to Addiction
Do you rely on opioids for relief of chronic back pain? Here's what you need to know about using narcotics to treat pain.
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