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Originally Posted by LoALAnna  Here is another opinion from the peanut gallery: Many times an addiction can develop from doctor prescribed medications. I really believe that many, if not most drug addictions stem from pain killers and the body's tolerance to them if taken for a long time. After a while the prescribed amount does no good and an alternate/self medication is sought. I hope that all the rigid, intolerant and un-empathetic folks out there never have an illness or injury that requires long-term medication for pain. Thats all. |
I'm going to disagree with that one. As someone who has suffered with chronic pain, I know first hand the stigma that comes with taking narcotics. But there have been MULTIPLE studies that show the brain of someone who takes the medication for pain as prescribed do not become addicted. The problems occur when people start taking either more than prescribed or continue taking them when they aren't needed. Self medication is not a normal nor expected outcome of someone being treated properly for pain control.