Chronic Pain Sufferers and How to Beat Addiction

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• Ten years ago, opioid abuse was a national health
  problem. Now its an epidemic.
• Drug overdose has become the leading cause of
  accidental death in the United States, killing an
  average of 115 Americans every day and addicting
  many more.1
• Opioids account for a large percentage of those
  deaths.
• Drug rehabilitation programs are the nations
  best hope for a bright future, along with more
  enlightened pain management strategies for
  substance abuse patients.

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• Between 1999 and 2016, there was a fivefold
  increase in the number of opioid overdose
  deaths.1
• In 2016, 64,000 people died as a result of drug
  overdoses. Synthetic opioids like Fentanyl caused
  20,000 of those deaths.
• 2 million Americans suffer from a substance use
  disorder involving prescription pain relievers.2
• Americans consume 80 percent of the entire global
  opioid supply, even though they make up only 5
  percent of the worlds population.3

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• Some people use drugs for recreation, but many
  take opioids for chronic pain.
• Approximately 100 million Americans suffer from
  chronic pain, and it costs the country an
  estimated 560 to 635 billion per year.4
• Statistics show that doctors are prescribing more
  painkillers than ever, yet theres no evidence
  that Americans are in greater pain than they were
  decades ago.5
• Between 1999 to 2014, opioid prescription sales
  quadrupled.
• Many experts believe the surge in prescriptions
  has led to the opioid epidemic.

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• In spite of the increase in prescriptions, there
  is no evidence that opioids are an effective
  treatment for chronic pain.
• Research suggests they improve neither function
  nor quality of life.6
• One study showed that people felt no difference
  in pain after they quit opioids. Some even
  reported a decrease in the level of pain.
• Although painkillers may be appropriate for those
  who suffer from terminal or debilitating diseases
  like cancer, they can cause more harm than good
  when given for the wrong reasons.7

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• Heroin
• An illegal substance derived from morphine, its
  one of the most dangerous drugs on the streets.
  People often turn to heroin because its
  relatively cheap when compared with prescription
  drugs.
• Oxycodone
• A semi-synthetic prescription narcotic used to
  treat moderate to severe pain, it is known to be
  habit-forming.
• Hydrocodone
• A semi-synthetic opioid derived from codeine and
  used to ease moderate to severe pain, hydrocodone
  is one of the most commonly prescribed
  painkillers.

• Codeine
• A cough suppressant as well as a narcotic,
  codeine can relieve mild to moderate pain but
  also carries with it a risk of dependence.
• Morphine
• Derived from the poppy plant, morphine is the
  primary component in many other opioid products
  and a highly addictive pain reliever on its own.
• Fentanyl
• One of the most powerful narcotics in the world,
  Fentanyl is 50 to 100 times more potent than
  morphine.8

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• Recognize the Problem
• You cant conquer a problem unless youre aware
  of it. The first step is to acknowledge that you
  have a disease and that you need medical
  treatment.
• Seek Help
• Start with a friend, family member or substance
  abuse counselor. Ask for advice and see if they
  know any good treatment programs.
• Start Treatment
• Many people have to undergo medically supervised
  detox and full residential treatment before
  transitioning to some form of outpatient
  treatment and eventually independent sober
  living.

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• You have a few options when it comes to drug
  intervention programs
• Inpatient Treatment
• For those who need medically supervised detox and
  long-term residential care.
• Partial Hospitalization
• A more comprehensive daytime treatment program
  for those who need a stepping stone before moving
  on to outpatient treatment.
• Intensive Outpatient Program
• Another intermediate step between residential
  care and outpatient treatment, an IOP offers more
  structure and greater intensity.
• Outpatient Treatment
• People sign up for outpatient treatment after
  they have completed more intensive treatment or
  if they need greater flexibility and
  independence.

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• Which type of substance abuse program you enter
  depends on a number of factors, including
• Your previous treatment history
• The severity of your addiction
• Your overall health
• Your flexibility
• Your financial situation
• Your health insurance coverage
• Your wishes

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• https//news.ohsu.edu/2018/04/11/stopping-long-ter
  m-opioid-therapy-has-no-effect-on-pain
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