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How to overcome prescription drug addiction

We hear a lot these days about the “opioid crisis” and the responsibility the medical community bears for prescribing painkillers too readily. But opioid painkillers aren’t the only prescription drugs that can cause addiction: patients taking benzodiazepines, tranquilizers prescribed for short-term treatment of anxiety or insomnia, can become addicted in less than a month.<br>Visit us for more info: https://www.inlanddetox.com/2017/11/17/overcome-prescription-drug-addiction/

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How to overcome prescription drug addiction

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  1. How to Overcome Prescription Drug Addiction We hear a lot these days about the “opioid crisis” and the responsibility the medical community bears for prescribing painkillers too readily. But opioid painkillers aren’t the only prescription drugs that can cause addiction: patients taking benzodiazepines, tranquilizers prescribed for short-term treatment of anxiety or insomnia, can become addicted in less than a month.

  2. The best cure is prevention. If your doctor recommends an opioid or benzodiazepine prescription, ask how long you will be taking it, what addiction-related risks might be involved, and what alternatives are available. If you get a doctor who’s “too busy” or too rushed to discuss the matter seriously, get a second opinion before getting that prescription filled. And if you do accept the prescription, take it exactly according to official instructions—no exceptions, no excuses.

  3. Be alert for early signs of addiction. Contact the prescribing doctor also if you develop any of the following symptoms, especially if they regularly occur just before or after a prescription dose: Mood swings Loss of concentration Drowsiness Shortness of breath Headaches or dizziness Nausea or vomiting Heavy perspiration

  4. Know your problem—and yourself Checking back with your doctor may be embarrassing if you’ve already ignored the above advice and developed an addiction by “cheating” on prescription instructions. Nonetheless, tell the truth about how much you’ve been taking, when and why. Nobody will be able to provide effective help without accurate information.

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