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How much time does it take to become addicted to painkillers?

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Dr. Robert Fietsam answered

Specializes in Surgery - Thoracic

Maybe 7 days: If you are taking narcotic painkillers even though your pain is not that bad, you may already be addicted.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 6/21/2014

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