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There has been a drastic increase in the numbers of individuals suffering from addiction to prescription pain medications, and as the media have brought attention to this fact it has led to many doctors, nurses and pharmacists becoming more cautious in how they prescribe pain medications.  However, for some people this precaution is an example of 'too little too late'.  In many instances people who have become addicted to medications are in a very poor position, as they can often go unnoticed and there is relatively little treatment options available to them.  It is for this reason that prevention is better than a cure, and every effort should be made to prevent people succumbing to addiction to pain medication.

However, as mentioned before many people are already suffering from an addiction, and for these individuals the most important issue is to help them seek a rehab clinic to access treatment for their dependency.  But determining whether an individual has a genuine need for pain medication or whether they are suffering from an addiction to them can be very difficult to do.  This is especially true as many individuals will be unwilling to admit they have a problem initially, and it is therefore important that other people are aware of the signs of potential pain medication abuse, and are able to identify it.  But it is also important that efforts are made to ensure that those who really do need the medications are not wrongly accused of abusing them (Medical News today, 2012).  The trouble is that identify an addiction sufferer is not an exact science, and there are likely to be mistakes made, either missing those who need help or mistakenly identify people who are in genuine need.  However even a small amount of mistakes could be excusable if it ensures that greater numbers of individuals with difficulties are identified and encouraged to seek help for their addiction.  Helping people with any form of addiction can have a hugely positive impact on their lives and it often takes the eyes of somebody else to notice when something is not right.

Medical News Today.  (2012).  Researcher Calls For Expansion Of Programs To Identify Potential Drug Abusers And Protect Pain Patients.  Sourced from: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/246025.php

Published by on 05/07/2020.

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