The Top 10 Warning Signs of Becoming Addicted to Medication

Substance abuse and addiction isn’t just limited to alcohol and street drugs. It can also be very easy to become addicted to medication. This can be very confusing and dangerous all at the same time, because medication has been prescribed to help treat something that might be wrong. While taking medication prescribed by a doctor and following all dosing instructions can be beneficial for many, it can also lead to addiction when tolerance builds and someone begins to take more than the recommended dose. If you feel as if you may be becoming addicted to your medication, read these warning signs below and seek help. Top 10 Warning Signs of Addiction to Medication Intense cravings If you have become addicted to your medication, intense cravings can be one of the first warning signs. Thinking about the drug, the next time you’ll be able to take it and ways you’ll be able to obtain it consume your thoughts and becomes priority. Withdrawal symptoms When you become addicted, your brain chemistry changes in a way to physically require the drug. If you do not supply your body with the drug, withdrawal symptoms start to take place. These can be: Nausea Vomiting Muscle aches Sweating Headaches Failing to cut back or quit Because of intense withdrawal symptoms, efforts to cut back on taking the drug or quit altogether may fail. Cravings and withdrawal symptoms take over and it becomes easy to go back to taking it, ignoring your inner dialogue or better judgement that you may need ...
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