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Pain Killers
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 Painkillers,
technically called
analgesics, are a
number of drugs used
to relieve pain.
Analgesics work a
number of ways
peripheral and
central nervous
system and cover
such milder forms as
aspirin or NSAIDs
(Non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory
drugs) to stronger
medications such as
Oxycontin which is
covered on under a
separate website.
Here we will cover
other forms of pain
killers.
Prescription
medications such as
pain relievers,
tranquilizers,
stimulants, and
sedatives are very
useful treatment
tools, but sometimes
people do not take
them as directed and
may become addicted.
On the up side, pain
relievers make
surgery possible and
help those with
chronic pain live
productive lives. On
the down side,
long-term use and/or
non-responsible use
of these
prescription drugs
can cause adverse
effects and
addiction.
People with a
history of addiction
need to be closely
monitored by their
physician when pain
medication is deemed
necessary as in the
case of accidents or
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Chronic
Pain
With chronic
pain comes
chronic
medication
to manage
it. With
that mindset
could come
addiction
and other
sources of
self-medicating
to deal with
the pain. If
you are
concerned
that the pain
medication
route is
not the
way for you, then
you should
seek out
alternative
methods of
dealing with
pain such as
chiropractic,
acupuncture
or
naturopathic
means. Do
the research
and get the
information,
at the very
least get a
second
opinion. |
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The Drugs
Davon,
Percocet,
Oxycontin,
Vicodin,
Demerol,
Valium,
Codeine,
Morphine.
Different
medications
work
differently
on the body.
Some work on
the opioid
receptors
which are
found in the
brain,
spinal cord
and
gastrointestinal
tract. When
the drugs
attach
themselves
the the
receptors,
they change
the way the
person
experiences
pain. Other
medications
affect
different
regions of
the brain
resulting in
euphoria.
Before you
accept pain
medication
from your
doctor, be
sure you are
advised of
the side
effects
which go
with taking
it. |
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Adverse
Effects
Science
Daily
reported in
2006 that
prescription
pain killers
are involved
in more drug
overdose
deaths than
either
cocaine or
heroin in
the United
States. (see
article).
The list of
potential
side effects
is fairly
extensive
depending on
which
medication
is being
covered. But
in general,
possible
side effects
include
confusion,
delirium,
nausea,
constipation,
drowsiness,
muscle
spasms,
effects on
breathing
such as pain
or shortness
of breath.
Potential
dependency
and
accidental
drug
overdose
must be
included as
well. |
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Dependency
Prescription
pain
relievers
have been
getting a
lot of media
attention
over the
past few
years
because of
high profile
celebrities
being
treated for
dependence
on Oxycontin
and Vicodin.
Matthew
Perry, Chevy
Chase and
Rush
Limbaugh
have gone
public which
in turn has
made it
easier for
others to
seek help
for their
addiction to
pain
medications.
If you find
yourself
addicted,
you need
help. Call
our hotline
(877) 340-3602 or
fill out our
free online
assessment. |
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Pain
Killer
Withdrawal
As with
other drugs,
it is not
always a
good idea to
go cold
turkey
without
seeking your
doctor's
advise
first.
Withdrawal
symptoms can
include bone
pain, muscle
pain,
restlessness,
vomiting,
diarrhea,
muscle
spasms,
cold
flashes and
aggressive
behavior. If
you've been
self
medicating
without
being under
a doctor's
care, then
you should
seek out a
treatment
center that
offers this
type of detox. See
our
online
assessment
for more
information. |
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