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'Good, bad, ugly' explored Nov. 7

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Painkillers and opiates might be called “the good, the bad and the ugly.” Of all problem drugs, non-prescribed use of opiate-type painkillers affects all segments of our local population. Yet it’s also a problem the general population can help solve, prevent and understand.

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Guest Column: Misuse of cannabis can lead to life-threatening situations

  • By Sandee Burbank
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People use cannabis for a variety of reasons. Some use it to socialize and relax, to sleep, to enhance appreciation of music, art or a romantic experience and to find relief from a variety of medical conditions. Cannabis can also adversely affect people who are not familiar with its effects.

Ask Dr. K: Addiction risk from painkillers is usually low
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Ask Dr. K: Addiction risk from painkillers is usually low

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DEAR DOCTOR K: My doctor has prescribed prescription painkillers — opioids — for my severe back pain. They relieve my pain, but how can I reduce my risk of becoming hooked? DEAR READER: Simply being aware of the risk of addiction is a good first step in ensuring that you do not become addicted to prescription painkillers. I’ll explain a little bit about painkillers. Then I’ll describe some steps you can take to prevent addiction.