Re: Re: Pain meds.addiction vs dependence

[Guest guest]

....family has worked to keep me occupied since I've been having bouts of

depression, so if I missed some else passing on this same info, apologies for

the

duplication. Re " needing " pain meds. There's good info available about the

difference between addiction and dependence. Those who need prescription

(i.e. legally prescribed meds/drugs) are NOT addicts...be it meds for diabetes,

high blood pressure, anti depressants, lupus, Parkinson's, or PAIN. ..or

whatever. We're wise for utilizing meds that help us be more well and

functioning

human beings. May you all be having enough comfort to enjoy something that

brings you joy. Cheerfully (by faith), Kathy in Central CA

[Guest guest]

I have heard much on the subject of pain meds

addiction vs. dependence while I was in pain

management. For most of us we may not have an

addiction to pain meds but we are dependent on them to

offer us relief so we can do normal things. There is

only so much exercise, meditation, biofeedback,

acupuncture, message therapy, and more can do. Meds

provide a boost to these methods.

Christy