Addiction to painkillers, or opioid addiction, has become extremely common. It can develop quickly, even when you’re taking your medications as prescribed, and is very difficult to break without help. Watch this video to learn more about how painkiller addictions develop and when to seek treatment for substance abuse in Marietta GA .
Painkiller addictions develop as your body adjusts to the dose you are prescribed. As your body gets used to the medication, you may begin to need more of it to get the same effect. If you attempt to stop the medication, you may experience symptoms of withdrawal. Professional addiction treatment programs are the best way to break the cycle by managing your withdrawal symptoms and teaching you to cope with cravings.