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How To Get Rid Of Addiction To Painkillers?

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Posted on Tue, 16 Dec 2014
Question: i am 64 and think iam addicted to painkillers i use 30 milgr. of oxycoton do i need a rehab program or could i do this at home i need to stop my pain is no longer here.
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Have you tried stopping before?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query?

I will like to know if you have ever attempted stopping this medication before. It may be true that you no longer have pains but this may be explained by the fact that you are on pain medications. It would be nice to make sure that the pain is no longer there and not that it has been suppressed by this medication.

Persons on this drug can become addicted and present withdrawal symptoms when discontinued. Rehab is recommended for these group of persons. Other do get off safely without any difficulties. This depends on how long you have been taking the medication and how much of it you have been taking. I will like to have this information.

I await your responses and we would make further decisions based on them. I look forward hearing from you.
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How To Get Rid Of Addiction To Painkillers?

Brief Answer: Have you tried stopping before? Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query? I will like to know if you have ever attempted stopping this medication before. It may be true that you no longer have pains but this may be explained by the fact that you are on pain medications. It would be nice to make sure that the pain is no longer there and not that it has been suppressed by this medication. Persons on this drug can become addicted and present withdrawal symptoms when discontinued. Rehab is recommended for these group of persons. Other do get off safely without any difficulties. This depends on how long you have been taking the medication and how much of it you have been taking. I will like to have this information. I await your responses and we would make further decisions based on them. I look forward hearing from you.