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• Man credits drug court for kicking addiction to painkillers

  As more doctors hand out prescriptions to treat common conditions, many individuals are becoming dependent on drugs, such as painkillers. more...

• Natural extract may reduce reliance on painkillers in osteoarthritis patients

  Although individuals with mental disorders are at a higher risk of developing addiction to prescription medications, this type of substance abuse can also affect patients who suffer from chronic conditions, such as osteoarthritis. more...

• Florida halts move to shut down painkiller distributors

  Drug addiction can be linked to nearly half of the crimes in the U.S., according to Drug Addiction Support, a statistics site. more...

• High school principal shares son's tale of addiction

  In 2008, the National Institute on Drug Abuse found that more than 15 million Americans had taken a prescription drug for nonmedical purposes at least once within the year. more...