1 in every 12 Americans are addicted to opioids, that means that nearly two of your beloved family members can be struggling from an opioid addiction you don't even know about. Millions of Americans struggle to overcome unconquerable addictions; therefore, doctors should prescribe alternative painkillers to avoid the risk of addiction. Opioids are highly addictive painkillers that are prescribed by doctors for patients who undergo some type of surgery or procedure to numb or lesson pain. Currently, activists assemble fundraisers and meetings to inform addicts about their addiction, and how to beat it. I suggest that doctors prescribe alternative painkillers to prevent addiction, and special medication to overcome addiction once the patient is already addicted.
When opioids are used correctly and appropriately, they can be highly effective. When they are abused and misused, they can and will be highly addictive. Even someone who uses opioids properly can be enticed by their addictive contents. According to the website, familydoctor.org, ”You are addicted to a drug when it seems that neither your body nor your …show more content…
Opioids are not to be abused and should be prescribed by doctors carefully and not freely. There are many solutions such as educational programs in school, rehabilitation programs, fundraisers exercise, therapy and many more which are crafted to end patients infamous addictions, and prevent them from starting and getting worse. I suggest doctors prescribe special medication that substitutes opioids which are non addictive yet just as much efficient. As Well as prescribe another modified medication that suppresses patients withdraw symptoms to avoid their cravings to return to opioids. Opioid addiction is taking its toll on the well being of society, don’t be another statistic, be a
When opioids are used correctly and appropriately, they can be highly effective. When they are abused and misused, they can and will be highly addictive. Even someone who uses opioids properly can be enticed by their addictive contents. According to the website, familydoctor.org, ”You are addicted to a drug when it seems that neither your body nor your …show more content…
Opioids are not to be abused and should be prescribed by doctors carefully and not freely. There are many solutions such as educational programs in school, rehabilitation programs, fundraisers exercise, therapy and many more which are crafted to end patients infamous addictions, and prevent them from starting and getting worse. I suggest doctors prescribe special medication that substitutes opioids which are non addictive yet just as much efficient. As Well as prescribe another modified medication that suppresses patients withdraw symptoms to avoid their cravings to return to opioids. Opioid addiction is taking its toll on the well being of society, don’t be another statistic, be a