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Identify the strategy that would be the most helpful in preventing addiction to prescription pain medicine.
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Take your prescribed medication as directed by your doctor even after your pain has stopped.

Take your prescribed medication every four hours so the pain does not return.

Take your friend’s prescription medication as directed by her doctor for a similar injury.

Take your prescription medication only when needed for pain, as prescribed by your doctor.

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Take your prescription medication only when needed for pain, as prescribed by your doctor.

This minimizes exposure to opioids and follows medical guidance, reducing the risk of dependence and addiction.