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By Carol & Richard Eustice, About.com Guides to Arthritis since 1997

Addiction To Pain Pills - Mayo Clinic Explains The Risk

Wednesday June 14, 2006
Arthritis patients live with chronic pain and must find ways to manage the pain. Unmanaged pain can interfere greatly with all aspects of daily living. Many arthritis patients turn to pain medications even though they may be concerned over potential addiction to the pain pills. Is the concern over addiction unfounded?

Mayo Clinic suggests it is easy to confuse addiction with tolerance and physical dependence. Do you know the difference? Are some people at more risk of addiction than others? Which pain medications are considered most addictive? What are the warning signs of addiction to pain pills? Read the informative article about pain pill addiction from Mayo Clinic.

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