New York's anti-painkiller program begins

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Starting Tuesday, doctors will have to check their patients' drug histories in a state database before they can prescribe narcotic painkillers and other powerful medications. The new requirement is meant to curb abuse, but its side effects worry some …
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Pain Management is Improved at Alcohol Treatment Jacksonville

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Chris L., one of the many certified addiction specialists at Alcohol Treatment Jacksonville, explained that opiate addiction is different than other drugs and alcohol, thus a different treatment approach is necessary. “Opiates are widely prescribed by …
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7 Common Misconceptions About Addiction Interventions

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An intervention is when a group of loved ones — family, friends and concerned others — gather together to try and help the person see that they need treatment for their addiction. For those who have never been involved in an intervention, the process …
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