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Is It Safe to Detox from Opium at Home? -
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Both OxyContin and morphine are in a class of drugs called narcotic pain relievers or opioids. Despite their medical usefulness, some major problems occur when you begin to abuse them. Many people who take these drugs wind up experiencing at least one of the dangers posed by OxyContin and morphine. Addiction and Abuse Both morphine ...