All articles tagged with #drug dependency
The article narrates Tyler Grey's struggle with opioid addiction following a military injury, highlighting the physical and emotional toll of dependency on pain medication, and emphasizing the overlooked risks of pain management drugs like OxyContin and Dilaudid.
Pregabalin, a drug prescribed for anxiety and nerve pain, has been linked to fatalities in the UK, with concerns raised about its debilitating side effects and potential for dependency. While beneficial for some, others have reported severe withdrawal symptoms and long-term effects, leading to a lack of support services for those trying to stop taking the drug. Experts emphasize the need for slow tapering and individualized approaches to discontinuing pregabalin, while also calling for a reevaluation of the short-term treatment of mental health conditions. Research is ongoing to investigate the drug's effectiveness and withdrawal symptoms.