Better Safe Than Sorry: Painkillers Can Destroy You

As humans, we have greatly advanced over the years and the same way that technology has evolved, so has medicine. We have created painkillers that can take away your pain within just a few minutes, but with these advanced painkillers, we have also brought about a new form of addiction. Most types of medications can become highly addictive and on a moment's notice, your life could be ruined. There are more factors that lead to painkiller addiction that you would think, but a few mentioned below are the most common.

Many people believe in the false notion that they won't become addicted to painkillers and that it can only happen to those who use painkillers for a prolonged period of time. Unfortunately, that isn't so. Believe it or not, your body can adapt to medications quicker than you think, which is why it's important that you listen to what your doctor recommends. When you don't follow advice, your body can become too dependent on drugs and eventually, you will need a certain dosage just to get through the day. This leads to you taking pills that you no longer need and they become a part of your everyday life.

Painkillers can literally slowly kill your mind and rewire it into believing that the amount of medication you're taking is in fact not dangerous. This is a harmful side effect that often occurs with taking painkillers and your brain eventually rethinks its state of normalcy. Usually, the change you feel is often subtle when you get off of painkillers, but you do know that you no longer feel "right" when you're not taking them.

It isn't easy to spot addiction when it comes to drugs in general. Most people who don't have close friends and family don't often notice they are addicted until it's too late. If you are currently taking painkillers and feel worried that you may start to become addicted, get professional help right away. It is important that you don't wait long to get help because painkillers can become quickly addicting.

A Closer Look at Ketamine Addiction

Over the last decade the medical and law enforcement community have witnessed a dramatic increase in the quantity of, and different type of drugs that people are abusing. One of the newcomers to this list includes Ketamine, also known on the street as jet, Vitamin K, or simply K. Let's take a closer look at how this drug works, and at the dangers associated with its use.

Commonly used in veterinary medicine to tranquilize animals, Ketamine is quickly developing a "club drug" status. To take Ketamine, the user usually snorts the substance up their nose, or injects it into the bloodstream. Users report going through a whole kaleidoscope of emotions, ranging from out of body experiences to floating sensations. So it is commonly used at dance clubs in conjunction with the music for wild sensory experiences.

Side effects of the drug include nausea, vomiting, high blood pressure, pulmonary problems, double vision, cardiac issues and psychotic episodes. Though not usually leading to addiction, many undergo intense psychological and cognitive symptoms that make it hard to stop using the drug where it does lead to addiction. Treatment for Ketamine addiction depends on the individual, their personality, and above all their body chemistry. It also depends on gender, and length of time the user has been taking the drug. While undergoing treatment, the patient will benefit from various therapies like medication management and the deploying of relapse-prevention strategies. It also includes a 12 step drug education program, and in certain cases may require an anger management course.

Overall, it is evident that if someone you know is suffering with Ketamine addiction, you have the responsibility to try to get them to get professional help. Rest assured, with the proper assistance, it is possible for them to recover from this relatively new but highly dangerous form of addiction.