Pain Killer Addiction FAQs
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Pain Killer Addiction: FAQ's Part 2
FAQ Number 4:
Why are drugs like Oxycontin and Vicodin so addictive? Considering this potential problem, why do doctors still prescribe them?
Doctors prescribe these kinds of pain killers mainly because they are highly effective for the management of pain and discomfort. It is better than other short-acting medications because they stay in the bloodstream for a longer period of time so it produces a steady and stable state. They can be addictive because of its opioid nature, but if managed correctly, these are not likely to be addictive.
FAQ Number 5:
My father does not take her pain killers thrice a day as was instructed by his doctor. He says he might get addicted to it. Is this the right thing to do?
The fear of addiction has also been very prevalent these days. However, lessening the dosage would lead to under treatment of pain. This is based largely on a lack of knowledge. Your father must remember that the dose prescribed to him by his doctor is the right dose, and as long as he follows everything instructed to him, there would be no reason for him to get addicted to the drug. It is not worth it to suffer or have a poorer quality of life just because of the fear that addiction might set in.
FAQ Number 4:
Why are drugs like Oxycontin and Vicodin so addictive? Considering this potential problem, why do doctors still prescribe them?
Doctors prescribe these kinds of pain killers mainly because they are highly effective for the management of pain and discomfort. It is better than other short-acting medications because they stay in the bloodstream for a longer period of time so it produces a steady and stable state. They can be addictive because of its opioid nature, but if managed correctly, these are not likely to be addictive.
FAQ Number 5:
My father does not take her pain killers thrice a day as was instructed by his doctor. He says he might get addicted to it. Is this the right thing to do?
The fear of addiction has also been very prevalent these days. However, lessening the dosage would lead to under treatment of pain. This is based largely on a lack of knowledge. Your father must remember that the dose prescribed to him by his doctor is the right dose, and as long as he follows everything instructed to him, there would be no reason for him to get addicted to the drug. It is not worth it to suffer or have a poorer quality of life just because of the fear that addiction might set in.
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FAQ Number 6:
If the pain killer medication is effective for you, is it more probable for you to abuse it or will it be the other way around? Is the amount of relief that one gets from a pain killer related to its eventual abuse?
Not quite so, though more effective medications are more likely to get abused. If the drug does not work well, you might develop some form of pseudo-addiction wherein your body would need more of the drug to achieve the desired effect. However, majority of people who have pain do not tend to develop this addiction. There are increased risk factors if you have any history of substance abuse, or if you have a family member who had the same problem.
FAQ Number 7:
How can I tell if my boyfriend is still in pain or simply just trying to get more of the pain medications? He had a car accident a year ago.
Pain can be very subjective, so you can never really imagine somebody else's pain. You can't measure them either that's why it's really hard to assess it. Everyone also has different pain thresholds so that what is painful for one is not for another. If you want to know if your boyfriend is really addicted, try to see if he has developed different behaviors since the car accident. If he did, you might want to talk it out with his doctor. Although, some people who get involved in accidents have pain that last for years. You should keep your eyes open and try to look out for other warning signs that may signal addiction.
For more pressing questions on pain killer addictions, you may want to check out http://www.mypainkilleraddictions.com. This site contains various detailed information related to pain killer addictions.
I made this site to help those currently still plagued by this horrible disease.
Being an ex-opiate addict, I am very familiar with the disease and all of the baggage that comes along with it, both good and bad.
If the pain killer medication is effective for you, is it more probable for you to abuse it or will it be the other way around? Is the amount of relief that one gets from a pain killer related to its eventual abuse?
Not quite so, though more effective medications are more likely to get abused. If the drug does not work well, you might develop some form of pseudo-addiction wherein your body would need more of the drug to achieve the desired effect. However, majority of people who have pain do not tend to develop this addiction. There are increased risk factors if you have any history of substance abuse, or if you have a family member who had the same problem.
FAQ Number 7:
How can I tell if my boyfriend is still in pain or simply just trying to get more of the pain medications? He had a car accident a year ago.
Pain can be very subjective, so you can never really imagine somebody else's pain. You can't measure them either that's why it's really hard to assess it. Everyone also has different pain thresholds so that what is painful for one is not for another. If you want to know if your boyfriend is really addicted, try to see if he has developed different behaviors since the car accident. If he did, you might want to talk it out with his doctor. Although, some people who get involved in accidents have pain that last for years. You should keep your eyes open and try to look out for other warning signs that may signal addiction.
For more pressing questions on pain killer addictions, you may want to check out http://www.mypainkilleraddictions.com. This site contains various detailed information related to pain killer addictions.
I made this site to help those currently still plagued by this horrible disease.
Being an ex-opiate addict, I am very familiar with the disease and all of the baggage that comes along with it, both good and bad.
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