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Am I Addicted To Prescription Drugs?

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Most common questions used to investigate

Have you been using a prescription drug, even after the pain it was prescribed for has ceased?

Have you complained to your doctor about ambiguous symptoms, in order to get more medication?

Have you experienced physical withdrawal symptoms after stopping the drug use? Physical symptoms include, but are not limited to, joint and muscle aches, night sweats and insomnia.

Have you noticed any mood or behavioral changes when you miss a dose? You might feel more anxious, agitated, etc.

Have you been using more than the recommended amount of medication?

Common conclusions

It is unlikely you are addicted to a prescription drug if you stopped using it when there was no need.

Based on your answers, it is less likely that you have an addiction issue. However, any medication intake should be stopped when the pain it was prescribed for has ceased. Prescription drug abuse can quickly turn into destructive behavior, with a high range of negative consequences.

Non-medical use of prescription drugs is the first sign that someone is on the road to addiction. Your answers raised some red flags. Any medication intake should be stopped when the pain it was prescribed for ceased. If you are struggling, please ask for professional support immediately.

It’s not typical to experience physical withdrawals once medication is ceased. Symptoms of withdrawal are an indication that a person has become physically dependent on the prescription painkiller. Although you are not experiencing withdrawal, your previous answers show reason for concern. Please seek professional help immediately.

Early detection of prescription drug abuse and addiction allows everyone involved a better chance at early intervention. Your answers are typical for people struggling with prescription drugs addiction. You should consult a counselor or a doctor, in order to get a proper diagnosis. If you are concerned for yourself or a loved one, please get in touch with professional help immediately.

Based on your answers, you are displaying many warning signs of addiction. Physical dependency can quickly spiral into psychological dependency, making you feel more and more anxious. You can often find yourself thinking about the drug and how can you get more of it. Please get in touch with professional help today, prescription drugs addiction is as concerning as any other type of addiction.

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