Am I a Prescription Painkiller Addict?

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Nearly 14 million people in the U.S. abuse prescription drugs each year.

If you are abusing prescription painkillers, there is a possibility you are already addicted to them. Call 800-934-1582(Sponsored) for information about safe, reliable rehab centers that can help you recover from addiction and the other consequences of substance abuse.

Are You Abusing Your Medication?

If your doctor prescribes narcotics to help you manage pain, it’s important to always take them as prescribed. Otherwise, you could experience the habit-forming effects of the drug. Misusing painkillers includes taking the drug in a way other than sanctioned by a medical professional. This includes:

• Taking someone else’s medication
• Taking your medication more often than prescribed
• Taking your medication in higher doses than prescribed
• Taking your medication via a different method than prescribed
• Buying the drug online, from someone you know, etc.

These drugs can cause intense side effects, so it’s important to put an end to your abuse as soon as possible. But it may be time to ask yourself: are you already addicted?

Are You Addicted to Prescription Painkillers?

Ask yourself the questions below to find out if your abuse of prescription painkillers has turned into a full-blown addiction. It is important to answer the questions honestly and to consider the severity of your situation as you do so.

Feeling apathetic is a sign of addiction.

• Do you feel like you need to take painkillers every day to be able to function?
• When you are not taking these drugs, are you thinking about taking them?
• Have you noticed that your tolerance for the same dosage of narcotics has grown immensely?
• Have you started taking, or are you considering taking, more of the drug to combat this tolerance?
• When you are unable to get more of the drug or you are unable to use it, do you experience painful or uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms?
• Has more than one friend or family member voiced concerns about your substance abuse?
• Have you started doing illegal things to obtain more drugs (e.g., buying them, stealing prescription pads, doctor shopping, etc.)?
• Do the things, people, and activities that used to matter to you seem unimportant now?
• Have you been consistently feeling depressed, anxious, or apathetic?
• Do you only find enjoyment when you are on painkillers?
• Have you ever overdosed on these drugs?
• Have you experienced severe consequences associated with your substance abuse (medical, psychological, professional, personal, legal, financial)?
• Despite these consequences, do you still feel unable to stop?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, especially the final one, you are likely already addicted to narcotics. You will require professional addiction treatment in order to make a change.

Seek Narcotic Addiction Rehab Now

Are you ready to seek help for a prescription painkiller addiction? We will help you find a safe, reliable rehab program where you can begin your recovery from narcotic addiction. Call 800-934-1582(Sponsored) to find a facility that will cater to your needs and help you make a change in your life for the better.

Shocking Ways Recovery from Prescription Painkiller Addiction Will Change Your Life

Prescription painkillers have advantages and people who take them under the full supervision of a licensed medical professional receive those benefits and are consistently able to manage the negative side effects with the help of their doctor. However, those who use prescription painkillers recreationally don’t have that benefit and will, instead, have their lives succumb to many of the negative side effects. When you can see your way clear to kicking the habit, your life will change, often in surprising way. When you have sought treatment and are ready to reap the recovery benefits, call Narcotics.com at to get started. …

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