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…
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…
An addiction to painkillers begins when a person starts to misuse one or more of the medications that were originally prescribed by a trusted doctor as a way of treating severe pain and extreme discomfort. If you are using your medications for more than what your doctor prescribed them, you are not alone. An estimated…
An estimated 18 million Americans misuse prescription painkillers each year. This addiction starts with one or more medications that a trusted doctor originally prescribed to treat severe pain and extreme discomfort. Many people who develop an opioid use disorder have it occur because of misusing prescription painkillers. However, there are numerous dangers of prescription painkillers,…
The popular prescription drug Xanax is the brand name of the drug alprazolam. Like so many prescription drugs, you can become physically dependent upon them and develop an addiction to Xanax. If you or someone special in your life are struggling with a Xanax addiction in Ohio, contact Midwest Recovery online or call us at…
If you are concerned that yourself or a loved one has a painkiller addiction, getting treatment early is important. Addiction can occur when someone begins using illicit opioids or starts with a prescription from a doctor. We’ll look at spotting addiction early in both instances. What Is Painkiller Addiction? Painkillers are typically prescription opioid medications.…