What does a dependency on prescription painkillers look like? How does it affect one mentally? Physically, a dependency will drive the body to a point where it requires the drug to “feel okay.” Mentally, an addiction can cause a drastic change in behavior, affecting a person’s mood, their energy, … [Read more...] about5 Signs of a Prescription Painkiller Dependency
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Hiding the Struggle: When Drug Addiction Wins
Drug addiction is a heartbreaking struggle, a devastating blow not only to the physical and mental strength of the victim, but also to the addicted person’s friends and family. While we may do everything we can to help those in trouble, we must face the facts: some people are lost to drug addiction. … [Read more...] aboutHiding the Struggle: When Drug Addiction Wins
5 Myths about Prescription Painkiller Addiction
Prescription painkillers; we all know they have strongly addictive properties, and yet they tend to fall outside of our awareness when we think about drug addiction. Regardless, they pose a serious threat to those prone to dependency. Plenty of myths about prescription painkiller addiction float … [Read more...] about5 Myths about Prescription Painkiller Addiction
5 Ways to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse
Prescription drug abuse is one of the most dangerous kinds of drug abuse in the nation. All too often, patients take a prescription drug and double the dose or take it with alcohol, thinking it’s no big deal. After all, a drug prescribed by a medical professional can’t be too dangerous, can it? … [Read more...] about5 Ways to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse
