young man sitting on couch talking to therapist who is explaining the challenges of recognizing painkiller addiction

Recognizing Painkiller Addiction

Most opioid addiction begins with prescription painkiller use that spirals out of control before a person recognizes what has happened. Many people falsely believe that painkillers are safe because a physician prescribes them, but nothing could be further from the truth. Individuals who rely on prescription painkillers for long-term pain management may develop a dependency,…