Abudo Cares's video: Can Prescription Drugs Be Addictive And Dangerous

Most people who are prescribed a prescription medication for the treatment of symptoms caused by various medical and mental health disorders will be able to take that medication even if it is addictive without developing a problem. In some cases, however, routine pharmacological treatment can turn into a substance abuse problem and, in time, an addiction that can be life-threatening. It is an unfortunate myth that because a pill is prescribed by a doctor, it is inherently safe for anyone. NO, THEY ARE NOT. Prescription drugs, which include opioid pain relievers, stimulants prescribed for ADHD, and central nervous system depressants prescribed to treat anxiety or sleep disorders, are all effective and safe when taken as prescribed by a doctor for the conditions they are intended to treat. However, they are frequently abused—that is, taken in other ways, in other quantities, or by people for whom they weren’t prescribed—and this can have devastating consequences. Useful Links: “Trying to Quit Smoking?” https://abudo.com/blog/trying-to-quit... “Exercise for A Healthier Life Ebook” https://abudo.com/exercising-for-heal... “Eat Well Be Well Ebook” https://abudo.com/eat-well-e-book/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ►Subscribe now: https://bit.ly/2Xi9gm3 to kickstart a healthy living. ►Find Abudo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abudocares/ ►Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abudocares ►Find us on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/abudocares/ ►Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/abudocares ►Read our blogs at https://blog.abudo.com/ ►Sign Up for 20+ Courses at https://abudo.com In This Video: Prescription drugs CAN be addictive and REALLY DANGEROUS if taken in any other way than prescribed. Well, sounds shocking but, prescription drugs are drugs afterall! Prescription drugs that affect the brain, including opioid pain relievers, stimulants, and depressants, can cause physical dependence that could lead to addiction. Medications that affect the brain can change the way it works especially when they are taken over an extended period of time or with escalating doses. They can change the reward system, making it harder for a person to feel good without the drug and possibly leading to intense cravings, which make it hard to stop using. This dependence on the drug happens because the brain and body adapt to having drugs in the system for a while. A person may need larger doses of the drug to get the same initial effects. This is known as “tolerance.” When drug use is stopped, uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms can occur. When people continue to use the drug despite a range of negative consequences, it is considered an addiction. When a person is addicted to a drug, finding and using that drug can begin to feel like the most important thing more important than family, friends, school, sports, or health. Carefully following the doctor’s instructions for taking a medication can make it less likely that someone will develop dependence or addiction, because the medication is prescribed in amounts and forms that are considered appropriate for that person. However, dependence and addiction are still potential risks when taking certain types of prescription drugs. These risks should be carefully weighed against the benefits of the medication and patients should communicate any issues or concerns to their doctor right away. Other kinds of medications that do not act in the brain, such as antibiotics used to treat infections, are not addictive. To put it all in simple words, ABUSE of prescription medication can actually get you addicted to them and can cause more harm than good. So stop now and rethink your intake of drugs! For more information of types of addiction and coping mechanisms; sign up at Abudo’s online platform and get access to 20+ programs aimed at improving your life.