Warning Signs and Dangers of Pain Killer Addiction: "Addiction. Pain-pill addiction is a pathological condition. This is characterized by the addict using the drug regardless of dangerous, destructive effects on the body, relationships, and other parts of his/her life.
Which pain medications are most addictive?
Opioids — sometimes called narcotics — are among the most addictive pain medications. These include:
• Codeine
• Fentanyl (Duragesic, others)
• Hydrocodone (Vicodin, Lortab, others)
• Hydromorphone (Dilaudid, others)
• Meperidine (Demerol, others)
• Morphine (MS Contin, Kadian, others)
• Oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet, others)
• Propoxyphene (Darvon, others)
People who develop pain-pill addiction tend to have a genetic tendency towards this. Studies have shown that most of them have family members who abuse drugs or alcohol. A personal history of substance abuse also increases the risk of addiction, along with anxiety, depression and loneliness.
What are the warning signs of addiction to pain medication?
• You take more than the recommended dosage
• You see many different doctors for pain pills
• You use alcohol, street drugs, or other medications to heighten the effects of the pain medication.
• You take pain medication to deal with other problems, such as anxiety or stress."
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
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