Pain Management Drugs Taken Too Far
Painkillers, especially opioid painkillers such as Oxycontin or Vicodin, are among the more serious and potentially dangerous classes of prescription drugs that are commonly abused. These drugs have a basic chemical similarity to all other opioids, including morphine and heroin.
Not everyone develops addictions to painkillers easily. It appears that some people are born with a genetic predisposition to it because of the way their bodies interact with these types of drugs. Opioids stimulate the brain’s pleasure centers and create a false sense of well-being.
Easy to Get :
Prescription drugs, even powerful painkillers, don’t have the same stigma of illegal drugs. Some individuals who would never consider taking heroin or crystal meth will use, and potentially abuse, drugs that are available by prescription or over the counter.
Signs & Warnings :
Specific warning signs for prescription painkiller addiction include taking larger doses over time, as a person grows more tolerant of the drug, and continuing to take painkillers after the medical reason for them has ended.
People who suffer from opioid addiction may start neglecting responsibilities to their family and friends. Their work performance suffers invariably as a result of the drugs cognitive effects.
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