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In reply to the discussion: How the hell does anyone get addicted to Oxycodone? [View all]Earth-shine
(3,959 posts)32. Well, if you don't want those pills ...
In addition to getting addicted to pleasurable or pain-relieving sensations, I think we can become addicted to things based on fear of pain.
For example, I have a friend who takes Ambien every night. It does not guarantee that she sleeps well. Many nights, she doesn't.
Yet, she fears not taking it. She literally gets afraid if her supply runs low.
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Be very careful with them, as this is classic reaction by those who are opioid dependent!
SheltieLover
Nov 2022
#50
Oxy was sold to doctors by salsemen as "non addictive" pain killer. The brainwashed doctors
mitch96
Oct 2022
#5
I was prescribed some for a root canal, never used it until I had a knee injury.
Ocelot II
Oct 2022
#30
I believe it was Hydrocodone that my doctor prescribed when I had TMJ and couldn't lie down or sleep
Rhiannon12866
Oct 2022
#31
I know someone who fell shortly after knee replacement surgery because he was dizzy
highplainsdem
Oct 2022
#35