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Bookmark or Share- Preventing addiction when you’re prescribed an opioidIf you find yourself craving that next pill or taking opioids just in case pain strikes rather than because severe pain is present, talk to your advocate or your doctor. It might be a sign you are becoming addicted and should stop taking opioids.
- What are opioids and why are they dangerous? - Mayo ClinicOpioids are a broad group of medicines used to relieve pain. Although these medicines are effective, they can lead to addiction. Take them only as directed.
- How opioid use disorder occurs - Mayo ClinicOpioid use — even short term — can lead to addiction and, too often, overdose. Find out how short-term pain relief leads to life-threatening problems. By Mayo Clinic Staff
- Prescription drug abuse - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicSome people fear that they may become addicted to medicines prescribed for medical conditions, such as painkillers prescribed after surgery. But you can reduce your risk by carefully following your health care provider's instructions on how to take your medicine.
- Opioid Abuse in Chronic Pain — Misconceptions and Mitigation StrategiesThe epidemic of opioid abuse is related in part to incomplete understanding of pain-relief management, opioid tolerance, and opioid addiction. Among the prevention strategies are more...
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