Painkiller mistake putting one in 3 Brits at risk of deadly addiction in growing over-the-counter epidemic

AROUND 10 million Brits are at risk of becoming addicted to over-the-counter painkillers, a survey has suggested. Codeine-based painkillers can be purchased without a prescription – known as an over-the-counter medication – but medical professionals are concerned this could lead to a dependency or addiction crisis across the UK. While the opiate should only be…

المصدر: The Sun (UK)