A drug that is legal is not necessarily safe. Legal doesn’t ensure that it’s non-addictive. Just because a drug if freely available doesn’t mean it’s okay to partake. Look at alcohol and nicotine. They are among the drugs most often abused.
Sedatives, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs, painkillers, anti-depressants and stimulants are all available by prescription and for medical purposes, they are considered safe. On the flip side of that coin, they are all highly addictive, even at prescribed dosages. Some of the more popular drugs that fall into these categories and are currently being prescribed include Xanax, OxyContin, Percocet, Valium, Ritalin and Adderall.
If you are taking more than one drug of those types listed, your chances of becoming addicted are much higher. If you are currently taking any of these types of medication, have you ever read the warning statement that by law must be given to you by the pharmacy that fills the prescription? Most people discard it without giving it a second thought, let alone taking the time to read it and consider the content. The warnings of possible addiction are there.
There may also be danger with over the counter pills that are misused. Even non-drugs such as herbal or natural supplements could be a problem for some. There can be drug interactions as well as dangerous side effects especially when combined with prescribed medication. Just because a drug is advertised on TV doesn’t mean it’s safe or even that it’s the norm, which is how it is portrayed. Be wary of doctors who prescribe a new medication for every symptom. Be sure your doctor knows exactly what you are taking and who prescribed it for you; include any over the counter meds you are taking. Review your medication list with your doctor and ask if there are any that you can quit taking.
There is a vast majority of drug addicts are not criminals. They are people just like you, who started taking a drug prescribed by their doctor for a legitimate reason, and became addicted. If you are having trouble with an addiction to a prescription drug there is help available. A Better Tomorrow understands how you got into the predicament, and we know the way to bring you back. Don’t wait, make the call now.
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I take several otc supplements. I never ever considered that there could be drug interactions from them. I'll be calling my doctor tomorrow to check on it. Thanks for pointing that fact out.
ReplyDeleteSome people do think that if it's legal, it's safe. Even when they know they are taking more than what is prescribed. Do they know how stupid they sound when they say things like, 'well it's just a little more than the dose' or 'it'll be time to take it in about 90 minutes, that's close enough'.
ReplyDeleteI would have said maybe, but after reading this I couldn't even say that.
ReplyDeleteCould anyone really be that naive? There are all kinds of things that are legal but not good for you. Alcohol and nicotine may be the most used and head the list, but it's a very long list.
ReplyDeleteThat's a loaded question if I've ever heard one. I can think of a lot of examples of things that are legal but not good for you.
ReplyDeleteI hear you Ronnie. I was thinking the same thing. I had back surgery a year ago and was taking some heavy duty pain pills. After taking them for several months and then quitting, I found myself wanting them. I called the doctor and he put me back on them and then started a weaning process. It was not fun. I can't imagine anyone doing that for pleasure.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe anyone would think thatlegal means safe. I do believe that some just don't care.
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't matter if it's legal. If it's a drug, it's not safe. There is always the potential of harm.
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