In this article, we will discuss the main reason that painkillers can be addictive and note red flags to look for in an individual that may be abusing pain killers.
The Tolerance Issue
Pain killers are most commonly prescribed as a pill. The dosage may vary depending on the physician's initial assessment of the patient. Another negative for the majority of pain killers prescribed is that an individual will likely build a tolerance to the medication over time. For example, if a person is prescribed 50 mgs of a specific pain killer to address pain, the medication could be effective for only a few months and suddenly, the patient no longer feels pain relief. What happens next is unfortunately very common... the person is prescribed a higher dose of pain medication. This cycle, as it relates to tolerance, is not good and very likely contributes to the abuse of pain medication.
Speaking of addiction to pain killers oxycodone happens to be one of those medications that users can build a tolerance to. The powerful opiate painkiller can at some point lead to oxycodone addiction, which has become a huge problem in our society today. Just like with other drugs, addicts of oxycodone need help.
The medical community has made it abundantly clear that we all need to be more observant of those that we know who use pain killers to address pain. The clear reason we need to do so is to ensure that individuals prescribed pain killers are not abusing the medication.
What are the Red Flags/Signs of Possible Pain killer Abuse?
1. Sedation or Inability to wake from sleep
2. Extreme Drowsiness
3. Lacking Emotion or Apathy
4. General Unusual Behaviors
5. Constricted Pupils
6. Lying or Stealing
7. Excessive absences at work or school
If someone you know illustrates the possible signs of painkiller abuse you should address it immediately. The abuse of these powerful pain medications can lead to death if an intervention does not occur in a timely manner. How a person addresses the possible abuse of pain killers is based on discretion. Every individual is different in how they receive information from others. That is no different in the case of a person that is abusing pain killers.
A few ideas to consider in addressing a person that may be abusing pain killers include the following:
Family members and friends meet with the individual as an intervention.
The person may have a strong relationship with one specific friend or family member. The person may respond better to a one on one meeting.
Schedule an appointment with the individual's physician or pain specialist. The medical professional can address the matter.
The issue of the abuse of pain killers is a very serious matter. Those that have pain issues that require pain medication need the support of friends and family to ensure that the medication is not being abused.
| Posted: at | |
TRENDING GISTS 
Junior Pope; Movie Producer, Adanma Luke Denies Claims That She Abandons Families Boat Mishap Victims
Actress Wumi Toriola Rejoices As She Completes Master’s Degree At Lautech, Shares Photos
VIDEO: Man Arrested After Being Caught Sleeping With His Friend's Wife
HARDWORK PAYS; Lady Opens Own Shop After Years Of Hawking Chin Chin, Egg Rolls, Puff Puff
Heartbreaking; Man Losses Wife And Baby After 14 Years Of Barrenness