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Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms

Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored By Doug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: November 5, 2021Updated: November 19, 2021Throughout the country, millions of people deal with the devastating effects of addiction. When someone decides to become sober, they may go through a range of opioid withdrawal symptoms. A high-quality treatment program can…

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Long Term Effects of Opioid Abuse

Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 24, 2020Updated: February 13, 2020An estimated 2 million Americans struggled with opioid use in 2018. What are the long term effects of opioid abuse, and how can they affect you?Relations Long Term Effects of Opioid AbuseThe New York Times just ran a poignant article…

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Do I Have a Painkiller Addiction?

Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 7, 2019Updated: October 11, 2021Many people start taking painkillers for chronic pain or other illnesses. After a few days or weeks of using painkillers, they may begin to develop a dependency on the drug. Before long, they realize that they have a painkiller addiction.…

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America’s Opioid Epidemic

Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 1, 2018Updated: November 13, 2018To say there’s an opioid epidemic in the United States is almost an understatement. Experts say that the problem is the worst public health crisis in all of American history. To make matters worse, it doesn’t look like the situation…