Addicted to Medicines

There is a drug under development. A drug to make all other drugs obsolete; and all other diseases as laughable as the common cold. Advancements in medicinal science and drug research have yielded drugs that are almost near to that character. Seems like there is a pill or a syrup for every known disease out there. Now isn’t that fantastic? Drugs have been even known to affect the psychological functioning of the brain, relieve pain and put you into a deep sleep (who says money can’t buy a good night’s sleep?). The most widely prescribed drugs fall under the category of opioids. They are mainly given for the purpose of pain relief. People suffering from chronic pain take opioid derivatives like Vicodin and Oxycontin—these drugs are not only effective against pain, they are addictive as well.

Before going into any form of opioid medication be sure to check if you have a family history of addiction. Addictions are of many kinds—alcohol, gambling etc. These addictions might be inherited psychologically and unconsciously and may lead to an opioid addiction. Also be aware if you have some sort of addiction yourself or have tendencies of developing any kind of addiction. Opioid is a highly addictive substance and you stand a great chance of getting into opioid abuse. So be careful before starting with the dosage.

There are also many symptoms to detect if your body is rejecting the drug or reacting in a converse manner to it. You will find it difficult to breathe as opioid affects the respiratory system by numbing the reflexive actions and thus you will find that no matter how deep a breath you take you are always short of air. This is the sole reason why opioids are always given in small doses. Constipation is another side effect. The digestive system is thrown into a mess with the effects of opioids. This leads to digestion problems and constipation. Usage of laxatives is advised during these situations. Another effect of opioid is on the reproductive system—erectile dysfunction in males and orgasming issues in females.

However, if you have become addicted to opioids then now is the time to stop as most of the side effects have fatal endings. Get yourself to the nearest opioid addiction recovery program, lest opioid should ruin your life. Get it done today, get it done now!