How People Get Addicted To Pain Meds

 

There is a problem in our country that has to do with painkillers. A lot of people are getting addicted to them. It can be just as bad of a situation as other drug addictions. There are reasons why people are getting addicted to them. For one thing they are a lot easier to get. If you tell your doctor you are hurting, they will probably subscribe you something. If you have been in an accident, they will keep giving them to you even if you don't need them anymore. This allows people to have them in the home or to ask a friend to give them to them. They might even try to buy them off friends. It can be really easy to find these types of drugs. If someone needs them for pain, they can get addicted that way. It can be hard to stop especially if they are still in a lot of pain. They don't want to feel that way so they keep taking them. It is important that you make sure any teenagers that you know stay away from them. They can be easy for teens to get and give our to their friends. You need to make sure the teenagers in your own life are not doing that. If someone is addicted to these, you should try to talk to them about it. You can ask them if they would like your help to stop taking them. If they say no there isn't a whole lot you can do if they are not a minor. If they say yes you can help them find a good place to go. Make sure you are able to be there for the person emotionally. It might be hard to admit they are having a problem and they will really need your support. Make sure you are patient with them as they will also need that too.