To Your Health March, 2017 (Vol. 11, Issue 03) |
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7 Signs and Symptoms: Opioid Prescription Is Leading to Danger
When a physician prescribes an opioid – such as such as oxycodone (Oxycontin, Roxicodone) and those containing hydrocodone (Vicodin, Lortab, Norco) – to help you or a loved one to manage nagging back pain, the last thing on your mind is that the drug is addictive and may lead to dependency, drug abuse, or even death.
Think again. Addiction can happen quickly – within a few weeks – and depends upon the specific drug. Fortunately, a safer option exists when it comes to managing your pain. Click here to learn more.