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Dangers of Doctor Shopping

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Doctors all across the nation prescribe drugs each and every day. The drugs may be intended to combat chronic pain or give a patient relief after surgery or injury, but prescription pain medication can easily be abused. Many of these medications lend themselves to addiction or dependency. Some people may visit multiple doctors to obtain…

What Do I Do If a Doctor Prescribes Medication?

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Many of our addictions consisted of, or began with, prescription medication abuse. Many people in recovery fear that taking doctor-prescribed medications may be putting their sobriety at risk.  There is no simple answer as to whether a person in recovery should or should not take medications prescribed by a doctor. The decision depends on the…