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Why we choose immediate relief over long-term health

I keep taking more ibuprofen than I should because it's the only thing that helps my headaches, but I know I'm probably damaging my stomach.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The tyranny of present suffering often overrides rational consideration of future consequences.

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“Where Are You with Pain — acute and chronic management?”

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