Rheumatoid Arthritis May Lead to Painkiller Addiction and Abuse

Rheumatoid Arthritis May Lead to Painkiller Addiction and Abuse

Addiction

Physicians treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may prescribe a range of condition management drug treatments including over-the-counter and prescription anti-inflammatories, corticosteroids, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), and/or opioids. Every medication comes with certain risks; but, prescription opioids, in particular, pose a high risk of dependency and bone fractures. Any RA sufferer should understand and beware the risks…

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Alcohol Abuse Trends In Older Adults

Alcohol Abuse Trends In Older Adults

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One of the interesting facts about addiction is that alcohol abuse affects people of all ages. However, researchers have recently noted increasing alcohol abuse trends in older adults. Baby boomers – people currently aged 53-71 – are drinking more and suffering from the consequences. Every adult, child, and senior citizen should understand the trends, risks,…

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Chester County, Pennsylvania the Latest Area Hit by the Worsening Addiction Epidemic

Chester County, Pennsylvania the Latest Area Hit by the Worsening Addiction Epidemic

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Addiction can strike anywhere, in any community, and have negative effects that spiral families out of control. In recent years, heroin use and seriously life-threatening addictions have become more common in even the most affluent of communities. Chester County is learning this first-hand with a dramatic rise in the cases of drug abuse, addiction, overdoses,…

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