Category: Opiods

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The War on Chiropractic Must End to Improve Painkiller Addiction

Posted on by Discover Health and Wellness
In the U.S., painkiller addiction is so rampant that 91 Americans die every day from an overdose of prescription opioids or heroin.  Prescription opioids such as oxycodone (OxyContin), hydrocodone (Vicodin), morphine and methadone are widely prescribed for pain relief. Initially,...Read More
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No Quick Fix: Opioids Ineffective for Lower Back Pain

Posted on by Discover Health and Wellness
Although the drugs can have some short-term effects, opioid-based painkillers such as oxycodone and Percocet have largely minimal effects on chronic lower back pain unrelated to other injuries, according to researchers.  The causes for lower back pain not linked to...Read More