painkiller addiction?
918647
At 16 years of age lot of teenagers will experiment with lota different things, but experementing with drugs is the worse.Talk with her about the seriouseness of her actions, let her know u love her, then tell her to stay the hell away from them b4 she does get hooked on something much stronger, that can be hard to get off of, as well as even kill her. No matter what it takes, get her help!.Anything is better even if u have to show some tuff love, it very well could save her life. Go with her to counseling, show her films, let her see others that can talk with her about what drugs can do..If that doesnt work lock her in her room, tie her to a chair, anything u have to do to save HER LIFE God bless...
166664
The heroin addict that I loved quit before I met him. He never went back to shooting up but he always had other things that he was addicted to. He just switched from one addiction to another. Cigaretts, and cokes, sex and perversions, weed (not that i think that it is addictive but it was one for him), perscription meds that he would use in three days and lie to the doctor to get more, meth and whippits. and many more things......... I am sorry that you are hurting over this person that is addicted to such a powerful drug (that person is lucky to have you caring for them) I dont really know any thing about your situation but if this is not a relative you should consider moveing on with your life......still continue to warn them and becon them to quit but ..... if this is your boyfriend or girlfriend please get out now, distantce yourself, you cant do them any good if you are absorbed in the situation
164557
First of all, you have added to the complexities of your situation by cheating on your husband.  To bring that into the open will further damage his mental state... That is , the depression.  At this point, I would wait to confess, and focus on his current situation.  This may or may not be the best advice.  It just seems that telling him would not do much for the situation right now.\n\nChronic pain, is a difficult thing.  I have dealt with it, and I can speak from experience, it is easy to crawl into a shell so to speak..  \nThe answers are simple to discuss, but to do them is another story. And success rates vary.\nYou did not address the cause of his chronic pain.. but.\n\nFirst, he needs to start exercising to the level that is comfortable.\nSecond, he needs to eat a diet that will support healing.\nThird, with his doctor, he needs to find another therapy that does not effect the physical issues you describe.\n\nIf he is on pain medication such as Vicodin, or Oxycontin... His pain may be emotionally created to justify taking the pills.  Addiction is a strong opponent to change.\n\nHe has to make some decisions, and you have to support him by both suggestion and coping through this tough time.\n\nCounseling might help with the depression, and you might consider going with him.\n\nAgain, this is a long discussion, and is best handled by a professional, which he needs to enlist the help of.\n\nDon't let things ride.  Make him confront the problem and address the ideas of what can make his quality of life better, and hence yours.
591320
Yes you are an addict. To realize it is the first step in overcoming it. But really do you want to stop??? Thousands of people are waiting for you to answer their burning questions. THEY NEED YOU MAN! Call in sick and keep going!!!
727227
hey u r not addict,,,,, dont think so addiction is something else,,, its just ur craze.. coz u have never done before,, thats it ,,,,,
405626
A good doctor will prescribe the medicines you need, but NOT ones that you only "think" you need.\nIf you have a genuine problem that can be treated with medication you will have no problem getting a prescription. Otherwise, maybe you need to think about why you think you need a certain medication, and consider getting help for addiction. Pain medication can be very addictive, so if you think you have a problem there are many organizations that help with that sort of thing. \n\nGood Luck
422055
it's a strong addictive narcotic. (pain killer)
391128
I do I do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But I've learned over the years that I have a problem with addiction.  I recently was released from jail and while in jail I stopped using pot and alcohol.  I found out that it's easier to stay clean than to quit cold-turkey.  I have a trial in June 06 and as evidence of my sobriety I am choosing to submit a drug test to the court, hoping to see I've turned over a new leaf. Take it from me, I hope your use doesn't get out of control.  It certainly did for me and now I might have to go to jail.  Have fun, but don't get to crazy.  And alittle more advice, Unless you plan to be a junkie, don't try any harder drugs.  All of my past friends, and I mean ALL, are junkies now.  Some do H, others ice, a couple do oxy's and morphine pills. I even have a few crackhead friends.  Anytime a "friend" offers you free drugs, chances are they just want to get you hooked so you'll do it more, and get them high in the process.  Or you'll go threw them to get the drugs and they will either pinch your stuff, or overcharge you to put a little x-tra money in their pocket to feed their addiction.  Just don't let your recreational drug use spiral out of control.  I did and now I face jail time.  I'm clean now and plan to stay that way.  Have fun for now.
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Dependance of pain killers
431768
First let me say I am sorry for whatever ailment that has caused you to take any medication for such an extended period of time.  \n\nAs for your answer, Vicroprofen is Hydrocodone and Ibuprophen.  Hydrocodone is an opiate drug (highly addictive).  You will need an opiate receptor blocking agent (from a rehab center) to get over this.  Other remedies are also available, but professional help is a must.
388853
maybe a meth addiction ?
947742
NONE it is dangerous to stop meds cold turkey, taper off!
932042
Yes, it's way stronger than morphine and much, much stronger than percocet because percocet is tylenol with a bit of an opioid (morphine-like) drug in it. Hydromorphone is an opioid. I would say it is more addictive because there is more opioid in it than percocet and because it is a stronger opioid, and that is what makes you feel high, as well as relieving pain. If you are worried about becoming addicted, relax, less than 1% of people get addicted to painkillers. You might experience some dependence, where your body feels funny if you stop suddenly, in which case the doc would wean you off the drug. That isn't addiction. Addiction is when you crave the drug and need it psychologically to function. Whew, long answer.
1080600
IF YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM CHRONIC PAIN YOU NEED TO SEE A PAIN MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST. MY FATHER WHO ALSO HAS BEEN TAKE METHADONE FOR PAIN RELIEF WAS JUST TOLD HE NEEDS TO SEE A CARDIOLOGIST FOR POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO HIS HEART  DUE TO USING METHADONE. HE NOW ALSO HAS ADDICTION ISSUES FROM INCORRECTLY (SELF-DOSING) TAKING PAIN KILLERS  I.E. CODEINE,MORPHINE, METHADONE, AND OTHERS. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR BODY WILL BUILD UP A TOLERANCE TO   ALL PAINKILLERS, UPPING YOUR DOSAGE WILL ONLY MAKE YOU AN ADDICT,
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First off. Watch out for the Vicodin. It is the number one abused prescription drug. I should know my wife was arrested for stealing a friends prescriptions to keep having them.\n\nMost need a 12 step program to get off of them. Once he gets off the pain meds, he will realize the pain killers were doing more harm than good.\n\nThe sex will come back once the gets off of them
1070044
Taking pain pills is okay when you need to, but I suggest to try Anti-Flammatory pills instead because some pain pills given for moderate to severe pain can lead to addiction.\nUnfortunately, lumbar back pain is horrible from onset. The effects can leave a man or woman in depression and cause other health problems...lumbar back is nothing to play with. There are cat scans, MRI, Mylo grams and much more to detect exactly what is causing the pain, but deterioration with disc disease amongst many of the factors including Scoliosis can lead to Spinal Steno-sis and then your in deep trouble. Treat that back like a baby because once it is injured the percentage rate of recovery fully is almost obsolete. God Bless with all God Speed and good luck... signed......Disabled American Veteran
273266
It depends on the severity of the addiction. If it isn't too bad, there could be minor pain, nausea, headache. If it's bad, it could be very painful. There could be fatigue, nausea, and other physical symptoms. It also could involve some depression.