dangers of prescription painkillers

Dangers of Prescription Painkillers

drug rehab, Painkiller Addiction, Prescription AddictionBy Midwest Recovery Center

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,…

dr discusses the most commonly abuse prescriptions

Most Commonly Abused Prescriptions

Addiction, Prescription Addiction, Substance AbuseBy Midwest Recovery Center

Prescription addiction occurs when a person uses prescribed medications outside of their doctor’s recommendations or inadvertently develops a dependency upon their medication. It may also occur when a person uses a prescription that is not their own. This type of addiction carries numerous risks, including overdose, organ damage, and mental health disorders. Treatment can be…