Well worth a read.... Because they affect the nervous system (they bind to receptors in the brain to decrease the perception of pain), everything feels a bit less active. You feel a bit spaced out, a bit calmer, relaxed.’ Abuse sets in almost by accident. ‘The next time the pain occurs, they take some more. In a busy multiple GP practice such as the one I belong to, it’s not that hard to get a repeat prescription. Then, at a later date perhaps, something stressful happens in their lives and they remember that they still have some of those painkillers from before in the cupboard.’ The occasional hit gets more frequent, and those with an addictive personality or in chronic pain are the most vulnerable. Prescription drug addicts can avoid suspicion for a long time — not least because of the prevalence of painkillers in everyday life.
Posted on: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 13:27:36 +0000
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