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Question: I have been taking 80mg of oxycontin 2 daily as prescribed by a doctor how will a detox pack from the chemist help or am I better getting help from a MD?
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Detox from opioids can be difficult, and optimally should always be done under medical supervision. An MD with experience in treating opioid addiction is the provider of choice.
Answered on: March 22, 2011
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