Painkillers: Warning Signs of Addiction
Painkillers: Warning Signs of Addiction
"Pain medication is ... not really meant to be a way to maintain or manage chronic pain.” -- Joe Schrank, MSW
Many people worry that taking narcotic painkillers will lead to addiction. If your doctor prescribed medication to treat your pain and you take it as directed, you shouldn't have a problem.
But some people do get addicted, and there are usually warning signs along the way, like these:
Chronic Pain Myths and Facts
Many people worry that taking narcotic painkillers will lead to addiction. If your doctor prescribed medication to treat your pain and you take it as directed, you shouldn't have a problem.
But some people do get addicted, and there are usually warning signs along the way, like these:
Chronic Pain Myths and Facts
