The 'safe' Painkiller That Is Turning Unsuspecting Women Into Drug Addicts

The 'safe' painkiller that is turning unsuspecting women into drug addicts

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There are also few guidelines on how long the drug should be prescribed – the British Pain Society advises that 'during long-term opioid treatment, reviews should be conducted at least monthly in the first six months after stable dosing has been achieved.
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Costa Rica to provide support to incarcerated drug addicts

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Costa Rica's Drug Treatment Program under Judicial Supervision will provide treatment to addicts who commit crimes under the influence of drugs. Above, law enforcement agents arrest suspects on drug charges. (Courtesy of the Ministry of Public Safety).
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When Relapse Turns Deadly: What You Need to Know About Drug Overdose

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In addition, people are often still struggling with powerful drug cravings and then return to an environment where they are surrounded by reminders of their drug use. Particularly when addicts receive short-term treatment (30 days or less), they haven …
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