Most people tend to think that drug addiction is a phenomenon of the modern world, but there is recorded evidence that shows humans have used different types of drugs for thousands of years. Narcotics were said to have been used from around 4000 B.C., and marijuana was considered to have medicinal uses in 2737 B.C. in China. It was in the 19th century that drugs like cocaine and morphine were prescribed by physicians for a vast range of illnesses. During the American Civil War, it was the norm for soldiers to use morphine. Opium dens were seen everywhere. Looking back at the history of drugs, it is no surprise that there were about 250...
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Pain Pill Addiction
There are various reasons that people take painkillers. Some, such as the elderly or athletes, may have chronic conditions like arthritis or long-term injury that require them to take some type of pain relief for an extended amount of time. Others may simply require occasional use of pain medicines. Regardless of the reason for use, it is possible to the user to become addicted to pain pills. Whether over-the-counter or prescription, addiction to painkillers can have some surprising side effects.
Risks of Addiction
Simply because you are prescribed pain pills or you regularly take over-the-counter pain medication doe...
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