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Where can i get help for addiction to painkillers?
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Many Ways: Attend a meeting of narcotics anonymous--look for a local meeting at http://www.Na.Org/ talk to a doctor or addiction psychiatrist. Call a crisis center check out turn to help at http://turntohelp.Com/ ask a friend or family member to help guide you to help. If insurance does not cover counseling, check out your local mental health resources--they are often in the front of local phone book.
Answered 9/13/2014
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