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I got addicted to painkillers after a difficult childbirth. Years later, I'm finally sober.
A mom of three got addicted to painkillers and spent $1,400 a week on pills. She finally got sober …
Jane Ridley
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7 shows like Netflix's 'Painkiller' to watch next, from fictionalized dramas to crime thrillers
The show also focuses on the very real ramifications of opioid addiction, which many believe began …
Libby Torres
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How the cast of 'Painkiller' on Netflix compares to the real-life people they play
A side-by-side image of Matthew Broderick as Richard Sackler on Netflix's "Painkiller," and Richard…
Libby Torres
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The controversial Sackler family is the focus of Netflix's opioid-crisis drama 'Painkiller.' Here's where the family is now.
Many believe that the Sackler-owned company Purdue Pharma is responsible for igniting the opioid ep…
Libby Torres
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Rudy Giuliani helped Purdue Pharma keep selling OxyContin. Here's the real story behind what's depicted in 'Painkiller.'
Rudy Giuliani defended Purdue Pharma, helping the company continue selling OxyContin. Netflix's new…
Erin Snodgrass,Libby Torres
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'Painkiller' fact vs. fiction: What the Netflix show got right about the opioid crisis, OxyContin, and the Sackler family
Broderick plays Richard Sackler, a member of the controversial Sackler family that owns Purdue, and…
Libby Torres
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Tech execs are stressed out. Half are heavy drinkers and 45% take painkillers, a new study says.
High stress and job insecurity have many tech executives turning to alcohol and controlled substanc…
Haley Tenore
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Captured Russian soldier said commanders were high on painkillers and gave 'nonsensical orders' like sending them out under mortar fire
Slava, who was recruited from a Russian prison to fight in Ukraine, said commanders would order the…
Sinéad Baker
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The politician who went viral for carrying swords at King Charles' coronation said she took painkillers before the strenuous task
Penny Mordaunt was tasked with carrying a historic swords at King Charles' coronation. The heaviest…
Maria Noyen
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Emma Corrin thought they were being 'attacked by bees' after taking 'really strong' painkillers while filming FX's 'Retreat'
Emma Corrin told British Vogue that they took painkillers after experiencing discomfort with their …
Lauren Edmonds
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4 reasons why you have pain at the base of your skull, including overusing common painkillers
Certain injuries like whiplash can cause a tension headache that starts at the base of your skull a…
Erin Heger,Ilan Danan
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Ben Higgins says it was 'incredibly courageous' of 'Bachelorette' winner Zac Clark to open up about his drug addiction on the show
Ben Higgins was also addicted to painkillers in the past, but didn't talk about it during his seaso…
Anneta Konstantinides
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CBD products are helping athletes avoid prescription painkiller dependence
Professional golfer Rickie Fowler told Insider that CBD products help him recover in between workou…
Jackson Thompson
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'Bachelor' star Ben Higgins says talking about his past painkiller addiction isn't a ploy to stay relevant
"The Bachelor" star Ben Higgins told Insider he was addicted to painkillers for four years, taking …
Anneta Konstantinides
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A Long Island doctor has been charged with murder after prescribing painkillers to 5 patients already addicted to opioids
Prosecutors called the doctor a "serial killer," and said he prescribed drugs from his car, an aban…
Michelle Mark
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The difference between acetaminophen and ibuprofen and which one to take based on your ailment
Acetaminophen is an analgesic, which means it's great for pain relief, whereas ibuprofen is better …
Toketemu Ohwovoriole,Jason McKnight
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5 major types of painkillers and how to take each safely
Painkillers like ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and prescription opioids work in different ways and can …
Ashley Laderer,Jason McKnight
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How to manage your coronavirus vaccine side effects - including tips for avoiding painkillers
Minimize discomfort by moving your arm or taking hot showers. Use cold washcloths or ice instead of…
Aria Bendix
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Dax Shepard relapsed after being sober for 16 years and has since sought help, the actor said during his podcast
In an "Armchair Expert" podcast episode, Dax Shepard said he became addicted to Vicodin after he wa…