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Opioids can cause constipation.

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Lee, A.A. & Hasler, W.L. Curr Treat Options Gastro (2016) 14: 478.

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In 2012, every 25 minutes, a baby was born suffering from opioid withdrawal.

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Patrick SW, Davis MM, Lehmann CU, Cooper WO. Increasing incidence and geographic distribution of neonatal abstinence syndrome: United States 2009 to 2012 [published correction appears in J Perinatol. 2015 Aug;35(8):667. Lehman, C U [corrected to Lehmann, C U]]. J Perinatol. 2015;35(8):650–655. doi:10.1038/jp.2015.36

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How do People Become Addi

How do People Become Addicted to Opioids?

Addiction isn't a one-size-fits-all issue, and addiction to opioids can cause strong urges or cravings to take the drug despite its negative effects on health and life in general.

Addiction, Health Risks

Michael's Best Day

Opioid dependence can happen after just 5 days, and can happen to anyone regardless of academic, professional, or social status.

Addiction, Health Risks

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In 2017, 70% of overdose deaths in D.C. involved fentanyl or its analogues.

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Leak C. Opioid-related Fatal Overdoses: January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2017. Government of the District of Columbia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. 2018.

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Addiction, Epidemic, Health Risks, Overdose, Painkillers, Prescriptions

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In 2010, for every woman that died of a prescription painkiller overdose, 30 went to the ER for misuse or abuse.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Vital Signs: Overdoses of Prescription Opioid Pain Relievers and Other Drugs Among Women — United States, 1999–2010. MMWR 2013;62:537-542.

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Addiction, Epidemic, Health Risks, Heroin, Overdose, Painkillers, Prescriptions, Recovery

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In 2010, every 3 minutes, a woman went to the ER for prescription painkiller misuse.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Vital Signs: Overdoses of Prescription Opioid Pain Relievers and Other Drugs Among Women — United States, 1999–2010. MMWR 2013;62:537-542.

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Addiction, Epidemic, Health Risks, Overdose, Painkillers, Prescriptions, Recovery

Health Risks

Fact Opioids can cause constipation.

Fact In 2012, every 25 minutes, a baby was born suffering from opioid withdrawal.

How do People Become Addi

How do People Become Addicted to Opioids?

Michael's Best Day

Michael's Best Day

Fact In 2017, 70% of overdose deaths in D.C. involved fentanyl or its analogues.

Fact In 2010, for every woman that died of a prescription painkiller overdose, 30 went to the ER for misuse or abuse.

Fact In 2010, every 3 minutes, a woman went to the ER for prescription painkiller misuse.

Fact

Opioids can cause constipation.

Fact

In 2012, every 25 minutes, a baby was born suffering from opioid withdrawal.

Fact

In 2017, 70% of overdose deaths in D.C. involved fentanyl or its analogues.

Fact

In 2010, for every woman that died of a prescription painkiller overdose, 30 went to the ER for misuse or abuse.

Fact

In 2010, every 3 minutes, a woman went to the ER for prescription painkiller misuse.