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Depression and Back Pain Increase Risk for Painkiller Addiction

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Recently, researchers analyzed data from a survey of roughly 5,400 people between 2004 and 2009. They found that patients suffering from back pain who were also diagnosed with depression were twice as likely to be prescribed opioid pain medication. The data also showed that these individuals often received twice the usual dose for their symptoms. […]