Hospitals and physicians typically do their best to provide the most optimal pain management solutions for patients. However, the potency of some painkillers causes some patients to develop an addiction. If you find yourself addicted to prescription medication, our prescription drug addiction treatment center in Laguna Beach Ca, provides a comprehensive addiction treatment needed to overcome your addiction to prescription painkillers.
What Painkillers Are Most Addictive?
An individual may start off taking the medication as prescribed but find themselves becoming more reliant on it over time. They begin taking too much and seeking out other alternatives when they run out of their prescribed dosage. Oceanfront Recovery understands the effects of the most addictive painkillers and the difficulty an individual may have in trying to beat their addiction.
Let’s look at what painkillers are most addictive when prescribed to someone.
Fentanyl
You will find Fentanyl firmly atop most lists of those answering the question, “what painkillers are most addictive?” It is the drug most commonly prescribed to treat post-surgical pain. Some brand names for fentanyl include Duragesic, Sublimaze, and Actiq. Doctors also provide it to patients who have built up a tolerance to opiates. Fentanyl can be taken as an injectable, tablet, or skin patch.
Demerol
Demerol is a pain medication typically used during anesthesia. It is the brand name of the drug meperidine. A doctor may also prescribe it to patients for treatment of any moderate to severe pain experienced after an accident, heart attack, or medical diseases like cancer. It is possible to take Demerol as an oral tablet, oral solution, or an injectable.
OxyContin
Doctors and hospitals use OxyContin on patients needing a pain medication that lasts for an extended period, up to 12 hours. OxyContin is the brand name for the extended-release drug oxycodone. It is taken orally in tablet form. The Food and Drug Administration FDA has made recommendations on how physicians and medical facilities should prescribe and use OxyContin as a treatment measure.
Hydrocodone
Brand names for the drug hydrocode include Vicodin, Zohydro, and Norco. It is commonly prescribed with acetaminophen to treat patients experiencing pain from chronic medical conditions, surgical procedures, or an injury. Hydrocodone can be taken orally as a liquid or tablet. People find themselves addicted to the euphoric effect of the drug.
Morphine
Morphine is a form of natural opiate typically prescribed under the name MS Contin and Duramorph. Those taking the street version may refer to it as Monkey, White Stuff, or Mis Emma. Most facilities administer it to treat severe forms of pain related to cancer or cancer-related treatments. It can be taken as an injectable, suppository, or tablet.
Codeine
Codeine is another natural opiate that can quickly become habit-forming when taken outside of the prescribed dosage. The effects of codeine do not last long, only a few hours. That is why it typically does not rank higher among those asking, “What painkillers are most addictive?” Most doctors prescribe in combination with another drug like aspirin or acetaminophen. It can be found in liquid, capsule, or tablet form.
Percocet
The drug Percocet works similarly to OxyContin. It combines oxycodone and acetaminophen in a capsule, oral, or tablet form.
Painkiller Addiction Treatment Programs
We educate clients at Oceanfront Recovery on understanding the effects of various painkillers. Many people treated at our facility had no issues with other substances before receiving a prescription to manage their pain.
We offer a myriad of addiction treatment programs aimed at providing the comprehensive support necessary to overcome painkiller addiction including:
- Dual Diagnosis Treatment Program
- Anxiety Treatment Program
- Depression Treatment Program
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program
- EMDR Therapy Program
- Family Therapy Program
Contact Oceanfront Recovery
Contact Oceanfront Recovery at 877.279.1777 for the drug addiction treatment and support you need to overcome your addiction to prescription painkillers. We know what painkillers are most addictive and will create a personalized addiction treatment plan that provides the best treatment based on your unique needs.
