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Why people take expired medication when they can't afford refills

I have been taking expired medication because I cannot afford new prescriptions and I keep wondering if it is just placebo effect keeping me stable.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Economic constraints force medical decisions that blur the line between treatment and desperate hope.

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