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How can you know if you have a pain medication addiction?
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Are you taking it: More often than prescribed? Are you taking larger amounts than the recommended dosage? Do you feel like you need it even if the pain is not severe? If you answered yes, you may be addicted. Consult with an addiction specialist.
Answered 5/29/2016
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