{"id":3070,"date":"2019-09-23T04:59:20","date_gmt":"2019-09-23T04:59:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newseason.com\/?p=3070"},"modified":"2022-07-05T17:31:32","modified_gmt":"2022-07-05T17:31:32","slug":"is-my-loved-one-addicted-to-pain-medication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newseason.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/23\/is-my-loved-one-addicted-to-pain-medication\/","title":{"rendered":"Is My Loved One Addicted to Pain Medication?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Your friend or family member may be misusing prescription pain medication if they exhibit the signs below. Use this checklist to decide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>He\/she takes more of the medication than prescribed by the doctor.<\/li><li>He\/she sees multiple doctors or visits the emergency room to seek the same medication.&nbsp;<\/li><li>He\/she has bought or stole the drug from someone else, or ordered the drug on the internet.<\/li><li>He\/she has been taking the medication for longer than expected.<\/li><li>He\/she wants to stop taking the medication but can\u2019t.<\/li><li>He\/she is giving up important family or work-related activities.<\/li><li>He\/she has strained relationships with loved ones.<\/li><li>He\/she is showing poor personal hygiene.&nbsp;<\/li><li>He\/she is nervous, jittery or irritable.<\/li><li>He\/she is defensive when asked about medication use.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have checked all or even some of the signs listed above, your loved one may have a substance use problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>My Loved One Wants Help, Here\u2019s What to Do\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He or she has asked for help, and that\u2019s the most important first step. Remind your loved one that it takes courage to seek help for a drug problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A great deal of scientific research shows that addiction is a brain disease and treatment works. People successfully recover from opioid use disorder and regain control of their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Help your loved one find a licensed and professional medical provider who specializes in addiction recovery. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New Season Treatment Centers is one of the leading providers of treatment across the U.S. To find the location nearest you, call 1-877-284-7074 or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/newseason.com\">newseason.com<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Information on other treatment options are also available at <a href=\"https:\/\/dpt2.samhsa.gov\/treatment\/\">https:\/\/dpt2.samhsa.gov\/treatment\/<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>My Loves One Does NOT Want Help, Here\u2019s What you Can Do\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s very difficult for a person to realize that they have an addiction. Stay patient. Stay positive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Encourage your loved one to get an evaluation from a licensed doctor. You may be successful in doing this by creating incentives for him or her. Many times people will listen to a doctor rather than taking the advise of a friend or a family member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While forcing someone into treatment is not recommended, nor is it shown to be effective, you can get advice on how to proceed by calling 1-800-662-HELP (4357), a service provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also equip yourself with information so you\u2019re ready if and when your loved one turns to you for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What To Do Now<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Education and information is crucial to your journey in understanding and dealing with someone who may be experiencing opioid use disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find answers to your questions at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugabuse.gov\/related-topics\/treatment\/what-to-do-if-your-adult-friend-or-loved-one-has-problem-drugs\">https:\/\/www.drugabuse.gov\/related-topics\/treatment\/what-to-do-if-your-adult-friend-or-loved-one-has-problem-drugs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To speak with a healthcare provider, contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newseason.com\">New Season<\/a>, one of the nation\u2019s leading treatment center with locations across the U.S., at 1-877-284-7074 or <a href=\"mailto:newseason@cmglp.com\">newseason@cmglp.com<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your friend or family member may be misusing prescription pain medication if they exhibit the signs below. 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