Addiction to Pain Medications

When a person has an injury, the doctor will often prescribe drugs to help relieve some of the symptoms. The intention is to help them through the largest part of the pain. However, some people become dependent on the drugs. Oxycodone and hydrocodone are used frequently in emergency rooms and dental offices. The substances in these help a person to feel good.

That is where the problem lies. The person not only has relief from the pain, they experience a greater sense of euphoria. Sometimes, the person can get the doctor to prescribe more but, eventually, a reputable doctor will stop prescribing the medications if they are not medically necessary. This is when the person may turn to the streets or the Internet to continue their habit.

The medications are costly when bought on the black market. Additionally, they may not be properly regulated. If the pills are coming from another country, the procedures for developing the pills may be sub-standard. Other ingredients may be in them that could harm or even kill the person taking them.

If you think you have a problem with pain medication addiction, you may need to seek professional help. First, see if you can stop taking them without negative side effects. If not, make an appointment with your doctor. Talk to them about what you have been doing. Ask for their assistance in helping you to break the habit.

If you are reading this because you are concerned about someone else and their addiction to pain medications, you may want to try an intervention. This is where family, friends, and some professionals confront the individual with their worries about it. You should have a plan for rehabilitation already in place. If the addict is willing to go after the intervention, you can help them immediately.