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My parents want me to quit opiates. what is the first step to quitting?

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Dr. Robert Fietsam answered

Specializes in Surgery - Thoracic

Reduction.: If you can reduce your opiate use by 10% each week over the next two months you should be fine. Do you have an emotional problem that you are trying to care with painkillers?

Dr Lewis agreed

Answered 10/22/2014

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