Inspire Change Wellness Guide to Avoid Slipping Into Prescription Drug Add | Page 12

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2.Identify Signs of Addiction
Most people who get addicted to prescription medication realize it when it’s too late.
You may think that the pill you pop once in a while to feel good is harmless only to
find that you are dependent on it. Therefore, learn to identify the signs of a looming
addiction. They include the following:
You run out of prescription medication before the refill date. This sign shows that
you have been overdosing on the drug.
Your friends or family occasionally comment on your intake of prescription drugs.
They have noticed that you take them too often. If this is the case, you may be on
your way to addiction.
You occasionally use prescription drugs to feel good, calm down, or get going
through the day.
You have ever felt guilty about your use of prescription drugs, and are never honest
with people about your usage of medication.
You visit the chemist and ask for a painkiller by name.
You always think about a particular drug and have no control over how and when
you use it.
If you have had any of these encounters, it means that your intake of prescription
drugs is questionable, and you may be setting yourself up for addiction.
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