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What is Prescription Drug Addiction and Its Symptoms?

If you take prescription drugs in a manner other than prescribed by your doctor, you are at risk of developing a prescription drug addiction. Doctors often prescribe opioid painkillers like Vicodin and Percocet to help patients manage pain issues after surgery or to manage a chronic health condition. The earlier you learn about what prescription…