That's according to a midlands GP.
Addiction to codeine can ultimately lead to death according to a midlands GP.
Deirdre Forde says three days is the upper limit for the consumption of codeine products to treat pain.
It comes as the Department for Health is considering making products containing the substance, prescription-only to battle a worsening reliance on the drug.
The doctor at Ceile Medical in Athlone says if abused, the treatment usually ends up being much worse than the ailment:
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One person has been killed in the collision.
Midlands Family Takes On Ireland’s Fittest Family Challenge
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The event is taking place tomorrow.
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Call For More Public Toilets Across The Midlands And Beyond
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20 people are waiting in the midlands.
