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One of the most challenging drug problems

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in the US  is the overuse and

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misuse of prescription pain medications

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often referred to as opioids . Opioid

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medications are prescribed by medical

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providers for the most severe types of

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pain . Opioids carry an inherent risk

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of accidental overdose and addiction .

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Therefore doctors prescribe them at the

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lowest effective dose for the shortest

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amount of time possible . The goal is

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to bring pain to a manageable level

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allowing people to resume everyday

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activities . Take medications as

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prescribed by your medical provider and

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never increase your dose by yourself .

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If you are experiencing complications ,

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speak to your medical provider

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immediately . Your medication is meant

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solely for you . Do not share with

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anyone . And remember to store your

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medication properly to keep out of

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reach from Children or pets.

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Properly dispose of medications via your

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military pharmacy or mail in envelopes

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as requested . Even when used as

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prescribed opioids carry a risk of

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accidental overdose . Medical

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facilities and providers have begun

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co-prescribing the opioid overdose

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antidote naloxone . Ask your provider

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or pharmacist about how you can get

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naloxone . Finally you can ask your

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provider which non medication pain

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management treatments are available

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that can effectively treat your pain

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and work best for you . Be sure to know

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the facts surrounding the proper use

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and risk associated with opioid pain

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medications . Your health should be

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your top priority . Do it for yourself ,

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your family and for other service

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members .