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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. |
A man I know suffers with chronic pain from a work related back injury. He is now almost totally dependanat on others to do daily routines for him. He was prescibed pain medication and has not, even almost 9 years later, been able to function daily life without his medication. He is on a much higher dosage than originally prescribed becuase he began having pain while on the medication. He admits he is adicted but simply cannot deal with the pain/discomfort without them.
It is very sad to see someone suffer with addiction whether or not they "chose" to take that first dose.