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Taking Opioids May Not Provide Better Function for Chronic Pain

Overdoses from opioid drugs are a leading cause of accidental deaths among Americans. Learn how support groups, medications that help alleviate opioid withdrawal and the treatment options available for people struggling with opioid use disorder in this video with Dr. Oz.

Medically reviewed in January 2020.

Managing Your Pain to Protect From Opioid Addiction

Taking Opioids May Not Provide Better Function for Chronic Pain

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