When you consider the facts, doctors (nowadays) might have one of the most difficult, stressful, and mind-numbing jobs on the planet. Over the course of their careers, they literally hold patients lives in the palms of their hands and have to make split-second decisions about dishing out medications. So, imagine the difficulty of deciding whether or not to give a patient potentially life-saving medication that could also turn them into an addict. Unfortunately, this situation is all too common for doctors dealing with patients who suffer from intolerable pain. Should they give them the opioids that will numb this agony or simply ignore them to prevent any cases of abuse or addiction? Let’s take a closer look at the grim reality of chronic pain patients and the risk of opioid addiction.
Putting the Patients First?
Imagine being in so much pain that you have contemplated suicide. As the Opioid Crisis continues to wreak havoc in our country, we are always willing to consider how dangerous opioid are. However, we often forget that some people need these medications for survival. Recently, 100 people wrote letters and emails to Fox News dictating the severe repercussions of being separated from their medications. As officials do try to heal the country, they might be forgetting about the percentage of people who really do need these drugs to recover or stay healthy. So, what are we supposed to do, then? Should we let them have the drugs or get rid of them?
Living with Excruciating Pain
Ultimately, groups of people including mothers, fathers, doctors, nurses, veterans, and law enforcement officials have unanimously stated that they cannot live a peaceful life without their lifesaving opioid meds. Overall, these men and women explained that their lives have been restricted due to debilitating, chronic, agonizing pain. According to one Louisiana native, his wife’s one source of relief (fentanyl patches) were completely stripped away without her consent, and she has been forced to live with her terrible pain. We all understand that opioid are addictive, but where should medical officers cross the line?
Seeking Treatment for Drug Abuse and Addiction
Always remember that drugs do not have control over your life. You do. Are you suffering from a substance use disorder or a severe form of addiction? Do you have a friend or family member suffering from one or more of these debilitating illnesses? If you do, get in touch with Asana Recovery today. Our counselors and healthcare experts are ready to walk you through every step of the detox and withdrawal process and rehabilitation and guide you towards living a happier, healthier, and freer lifestyle. While the road to recovery might not be an easy road to travel, we promise to help you every step of the way. Take the first step to stay fit, healthy, and safe.
The time for you to take back control of your life is now. If you are interested in one of our residential treatment or supervised detoxification/withdrawal programs, we are ready and waiting to speak with you at your disclosure. Call Asana now at (949) 438-4504 to learn how to overcome your drug abuse or addiction troubles today.
