For many people, painkiller abuse happens after a drug has been prescribed for a medical reason. Often a person does not even realize that they are becoming addicted until it has already happened. When taking prescription drugs, it is important to be aware of the symptoms of painkiller abuse to make sure that you are…
Millions Americans misuse prescription painkillers each year. While these medications were prescribed by a trusted doctor to treat severe pain, addiction is all too common. For family and friends, watching a loved one descend into an opiate addiction can be scary, and you may wonder how to help someone with opiate addiction. If someone you…
Painkillers are routinely prescribed in the United States to manage pain, and while not all of them are addictive, prescription drug addiction has become all too common in America. When pain becomes more severe, a doctor may prescribe an opiate painkiller. Unfortunately, these drugs, like OxyContin, have a high potential for abuse and addiction, painkiller…