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Prescription Opiates

“Opiates are a family of drugs that have morphine-like effects. The primary medical use for prescription opiates to relieve pain. Opiates can produce euphoria, making them prone to abuse” (NIH, 2014). Prescription opiates  such as Vicodin, Oxycodone, Morphine, Codeine, etc. are medications whose primary function is to relieve pain. These opiates  relieve

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Hepatitis C: How the Hepatitis C Virus Is Curable and Preventable

Understanding Hepatitis C Virus Infection The hepatitis C virus infection occurs when the hepatitis C virus (HCV) enters the bloodstream and begins to attack the liver. This virus infection is primarily transmitted through contact with infected blood and is one of the leading causes of chronic hepatitis and liver disease

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