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When opioid pain medications like Vicodin, Percocet and Oxycontin, are
taken as prescribed by a doctor and for a short period of time, they
are generally safe for some, but not all people. When these
medications are misused, the risk of overdose increases significantly
because they depress the body's respiratory system to dangerous
levels.
In next episode of our year-long YouTube video series, Monica, who is
a peer parent coach at the Partnership, talks about her son got
started with opioids and how he and his family found a path toward
recovery.
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"Bobby, at the age of 15 innocently enough, got addicted to
opiates," says Monica. "It started when he had his wisdom
extracted. I never knew that prescription pills would be where it
would start."
The risk of addiction to opioids can be greater when the patient is a
teen or young adult because their brains are still developing. Opioids
can stimulate the brain's reward center, creating a sense of
euphoria and well-being, which can contribute to misuse and addiction.
But with patience, love and the right interventions, parents and
family members can help them understand the dangers associated with
prescription drug misuse, prevent them from developing a problem, or
help guide them to make healthier choices.
"Sometimes I would get so frustrated with him," Monica
says. "But I started going to support groups and I realized that
my approach was working. I couldn't shout it out of him. I
needed to start really listening to my son, letting him lead the way
instead of always forcing a path on him."
You can watch this episode and previous episodes here on
drugfree.org. This new video series will feature a variety of topics,
voices and stories all year long.
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For resources on the risks of prescription medications, especially
opioid pain pills, alternatives to opioids for pain management and
parenting toward recovery, check out the links below.
* WEB: When Opioid Pain Relievers Are Prescribed For Your Child
- Should a health care provider recommend or prescribe an
opioid for your child, there are important questions to ask,
risks to be aware of and safety precautions to take.
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* WEB: What are the Alternatives When A Physician Offers Opioids
to Treat Pain - Learn about the options for pain
management whether your loved one has struggled with substance
use issues or you're concerned about the risks of
addiction.
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* GUIDE: Medication Misuse - With more than 4 billion
prescriptions written each year in our country, it's easy
to understand that the opportunity for misuse. Dive into the
details with our prescription drug misuse guide.
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