A 30-year-old member asked:
my mother is addicted to prescription pills. what can i do to help her addiction?
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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered
37 years experience Family Medicine
See below: She needs to be admitted to a rehab program and have lots of family support.
Answered on Mar 26, 2013
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stuart Wasser answered
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See below: Be very clear-use is not abuse. If you are 50- she must be close to 70 older. Poor function can have multiple causes. It may be the pills but it m ... Read More
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