Addiction to Painkillers

Addiction to Painkillers; GA 1.5
Topic Started: Aug 9 2008, 11:43 AM (105 Views)
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O'Malley Forever Posts: 5,361 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: August 2, 2008 Favorite Character George O'Malley Favorite Couple Callie & Arizona	In 1.5 Derek and Alex have a patient, Jerry, that is addicted to painkillers. Pain Management: Recognizing Addiction Most people who take pain medicines as prescribed by their doctor don't develop pain medication addiction. But some do become addicted. People more likely to become addicted to narcotics include those who have been addicted to other substances in the past or who have a family history of addiction. Signs of addiction include: Loss of control over medication use More frequent use of the medication per day Taking medication for other reasons besides pain, such as when depressed Taking medication that was prescribed for another person What to Do If You Suspect Addiction? If you think you or someone you love may have a problem with addiction, talk to your doctor about your concerns. Addiction Can Be Overcome Getting past painkiller abuse requires a doctor's supervision and may involve a detox program. Once the addicted person has completed addiction detox and therapy, the persons family, friends and doctors all must work together to recognize signs of relapse. Participating in a relapse support group and a 12-step drug-dependency program can help people stay on track. Credit: Shannon (ithinkmaybeobsessed?)



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