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How to Avoid Slipping Into a
Prescription Drug Addiction
Now that you know what drugs are abused, what leads to addiction and the factors
that promote it, the next critical thing is to understand how you can protect yourself
and your loved ones from slipping into an addiction. Since these drugs are widely
prescribed for pain management, one cannot do away with them altogether. They
come in handy and are incredibly effective. However, if one is not careful, they can
abuse them voluntarily or involuntarily.
Below are some useful steps that you and your loved ones can take to avoid
becoming prescription drug addicts.
1. Adhere to Prescriptions
Drug addiction primarily occurs when drugs are abused. The first step is to respect
prescriptions. If a drug is meant for use only under prescription, don’t pop the pill
even if you find the bottle in your cabinet. Take doses as indicated by the doctor and
avoid popping more than the required number of pills regardless of how much pain
you are in. You can always go back to the physician and get a stronger drug but
resist overdosing to ease the pain. Also, don’t use another person’s medication.
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