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WHEN PAINKILLERS START TO BECOME A PROBLEM

WHEN PAINKILLERS START TO BECOME A PROBLEM

Always remember that nobody plans to abuse or become addicted to opioid painkillers. On may occasions, these people are simply seeking an alleviation for a terrible health condition or severe pain after an injury or surgical procedure. In fact, the purpose of opioids is pretty loving at heart: to take away suffering. So, if that is the case, why do these drug cause so much suffering? As these men and women start to ingest the drugs, some of them will start to abuse them before turning to full-blown addiction (somehow). Still, where does this landslide of chaos start? When do painkillers start to become a problem? Let’s take a closer look and find out some more information.

Effective Means of Relief

Obviously, people will abuse these drugs for one simple reason: they take away pain almost flawlessly. Due to this fact, patients will often select these medications as their first option for relief. Keep in mind that the process of looking for alternative pain management programs can be long and tedious, and many people are not willing to wait for that long. Ease of use and potency are much more convenient.

Numbing Emotional Pain

On the other hand, opioids also number a different kind of pain: emotional suffering. Some patients will start to become dependent and abuse these drugs in an effort to control their psychological state. For this reason, some people who are suffering from mood problems may turn to these medications. Let’s also not forget that patients who have suffered severe physical trauma may also be holding onto emotional scars.

Pleasure and Relaxation

Keep in mind that, like other mind-altering drugs, opioids can also trigger intense highs that are often described as euphoric. As a result of this experience, patients may abuse these drugs in an effort to enter another plane of thought (where pain and heartache do not exist). On that note, these men and women may also use these drugs to continue this feeling of relaxation.

100% Legal

Of course, the most obvious reason these powerful drugs can easily be abused is that, quite ironically, they are 100% legal. Despite the fact that some of these medications are put in the same scheduling category as heroin and marijuana, opioids are still considered viable options for pain relief.

Seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder   

While absolutely necessary for chronic pain patients, opioids are deadly and potentially addictive drugs that can wreak havoc on your mind and body. Although certain drugs might help you find relief for chronic pain or a severe injury, these substances can still destroy your

If you are suffering from a severe case of opioid use disorder or have a friend or loved one who is coping with this illness, get in touch with Asana Recovery today. Our professional team of counselors and healthcare experts will help you endure the painful process detox and withdrawal and guide you through each step of the rehabilitation process to help you separate yourself from these deadly painkillers.

If you want to find out more about our residential treatment or supervised detoxification/withdrawal programs or enroll in one of these programs today, we are ready and waiting to speak with you at your leisure and your disclosure. Call Asana now at (949) 438-4504 to learn how you can overcome your attachment to opioids and take an essential step against the Opioid Crisis.