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The "Medications That Are Habit Forming" quiz is a quick overview of medications that could potentially be dangerous and habit forming. Find out what may be misconceptions about these commonly prescribed medications. Have you or a family member been prescribed a narcotic painkiller and wonder what the success rate of pain relief is compared to less addictive medications? Do you believe chronic pain is only lessened by narcotic painkillers? What are common side effects and has your doctor had an honest conversation about potential side effects? Also, learn quick snippets about sleep aids and stimulants that have a higher potential of becoming habit-forming. Answer each question to learn about habit-forming medication and learn valuable information after answering each question. How does NSAIDs compare to narcotic opiates in an individual with chronic pain? Don't forget to watch the clock as you're answering the questions! Please join the conversation after the quiz!
Risks of Taking Habit-Forming Medications
What do you think your knowledge level is relating to habit-forming medications? This is a hot topic in the United States as we see a rise in opioid addiction across the country. Becoming educated on your medical care and pain relief can be an effective way of knowing the dangerous side of habit-forming medications. Also, the risk of potential habit-forming stimulants and
sleep aids may not be as well-known as opioid addiction. Prescription opioid overdose has increased over the past 15 years. According to the CDC, since 1999, deaths from prescription opioids have quadrupled. Individuals must keep in mind these drugs are prescribed and can be just as addictive as heroin. Sleep aids and stimulants can also have a potential addictive effect. Stimulant abuse can cause major long and short term detrimental effects on one's health. Serious short term effects can arise such as seizures, neurotoxicity,
cardiovascular and overheating. Personally, I had never even realized that sleep aids could or would be habit-forming.
