Dependent on Chronic Pain Medication

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If you find yourself increasingly dependent on your prescribed pain medication, what should you do? Addiction is a serious obstacle for many people here in Utah. Thankfully, there’s help and hope for anyone who’s concerned they might be facing opioid dependence.

First, you need to seek medical help from a professional. They can make reasonable adjustments to your prescriptions to help you safely proceed with your treatment. Choosing to end your prescription without the help of a medical provider can be dangerous. Make sure to get help from a doctor or an addiction specialist.

Second, contact a local addiction support group for more information. Establishing a support system is absolutely crucial for your recovery. Know that you’re not alone in this and that there’s real help to be found working with others that have been through the same thing.

I’ve helped clients who have worked through their addiction with addiction specialists to take their lives back from the grip of pain medication dependency. It can be a challenging road but it’s absolutely possible to change your relationship with chronic pain and chronic pain medication.

If you or someone you know has developed an addiction to pain medication, reach out for help. If your chronic pain is because of a personal injury, give me a call. I’d love to talk with you about your situation and help you in any way I can.