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I am currently in Opiate Recovery

posted 07/19/2008, comments (0)

I Support All Who Are In Recovery!

I would like to support all those who choose Recovery from drugs and alcohol! I support your decision to stay clean and sober today and everyday! The timing couldn't come at a better time, everyday clean is a better day anyway. I have felt so much better since my decision last year. I certainly feel that I can keep up my recovery in the future. My... Read more Chevron

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Will Rowe

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Executive Director - American Pain Foundation

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posted 07/14/2008, comments (5)

Shout It Out!

I forget the name of the movie but I remember it featured a call to action: people all over the country opening their windows shouting out "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take this anymore." That's the sentiment that is bubbling-up, or needs to bubble-up, in the world of people affected by chronic pain. Here's a string of objects... Read more Chevron

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Betty Boop Too

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posted 07/03/2008, comments (7)

WA state faces law suit for 2007 Opiate RX law

I thought I would share this article with everyone. I'm a WA state resident and this has not effected me as of yet, but it certainly could in the future. You may wonder why this law suit would pertain to you, your not a WA state resident! But once you review the article you will find that your states officials & your physician may be... Read more Chevron

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Christina Lasich, MD

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Specialist in Pain Management and Spine Rehabilitation

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posted 07/02/2008, comments (7)

Solutions for the Pain Pinch: Which Zero Gravity Chairs Really Work?

With co-pays, deductibles, and bills to pay, it seems like everyone is in a pinch lately. And although medications are effective at reducing pain in a pinch, I would like to focus on some other products that help control the vise-grip of pain. To effectivley manage your pain, you can't just rely on medications; that would be like building a house... Read more Chevron

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Christina Lasich, MD

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posted 06/18/2008, comments (2)

Relief is Trickling Your Way

You may be questioning whether or not physicians are really treating pain aggressively (see #10 of the Top 10 Reasons Pain Medication Use Is Increasing). Relatively recently, pain was declared the "fifth vital sign," which means that, along with heartbeat, breathing, blood pressure and temperature, healthcare providers are supposed to evaluate... Read more Chevron

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