‘Pill mill’ clinics are one of the main causes of painkiller addiction

Painkiller addiction is fast becoming a problem in society and over time, has been putting more and more people’s lives at risk. Many people nowadays are using painkillers not for its main purpose of decreasing physical pain, but to gain relief from tension and feel intoxicated.

There are certain types of painkillers such as opioids which can become very addictive unlike SSRIs which are not as addictive. Many users start taking prescription painkillers because of extreme physical pain. However, some users of the drug, over time, end up taking it as an addictive substance.

Some of the major signs of painkiller addiction in a person include a change in personality, withdrawals, change in habits, increased sensitivity, usage increase and ongoing use, blackouts, short memory, change in appearance and a lot of time spent in obtaining prescriptions. When you see a painkiller user following such habits, you should take the matter seriously work on helping the user avoid taking a high dosage of the drug.

Painkillers can actually be pleasurable and relaxing, which is why most users get hooked to it once they’ve gotten its taste and feel. A cause for concern is the fact that painkillers are so easily available and accessible to individuals, as one of the first things that a physician prescribes to a patient who is in pain, are painkillers.
It is therefore, important to understand that pain killers are not always required to treat chronic pain and most importantly, to realize that painkillers actually increase a person’s sensitivity to pain if taken too frequently. Once addicted, it is vital that a proper detoxification method is followed. The method should be safe, brief and the patient should experience minimal withdrawal symptoms. You should also consult a professional and trustworthy doctor for help.

Painkiller addiction can also be owed to the pill mill practice which has become highly common across the globe. Pill mill is a term that is used by investigators to describe doctors, clinics or pharmacies that prescribe powerful drugs and narcotics for non-medical reasons. Apart from painkillers, vitamin pills are also becoming a craze among numerous households.

Vitamin pills are believed to help in lowering the chances of heart diseases, but recent study did not find any proof. Vitamin pills are made in a simple procedure and its contents usually include the pill ingredients in powder form combined with maltodextrin or microcrystalline cellulose, after which certain mixing procedures are followed.