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How to Be Responsible when Using Narcotic Medication
4 Steps You Must Follow…
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Historically, ‘Narcotics’ used to refer to a number of mind-altering substances. The term was also used to provide a broad legal designation for a range of illicit drugs.
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Beware! Narcotics can be incredibly dangerous. They are habit-forming and (bad) habits can be hard to break. Narcotics can also be dangerous to others when consumed at improper times. If you have been prescribed this kind of narcotics, it’s up to you to be responsible.
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Here is a list of commonly abused narcotics and opioids.
- Opium.
- Heroin.
- Oxycodone (OxyContin, Roxicodone, and Percocet)
- Hydrocodone (Vicodin, Norco, Lortab)
- Morphine (MS Contin and Kadian)
- Hydromorphone (Dilaudid and Exalgo)
- Fentanyl (Actiq, Fentora, Duragesic, Subsys, Abstral, and Lazanda)
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While you may need to follow the instructions of your physician, you can be proactive alongside.
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You can start to implement a healthy dietary program (Gourmet It! to Optimal Health! which IS delicious!). The great thing about eating real food as medicine is that real food stops your cravings for sweets, sugar and junk food. Perseverance is the name of the game.
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Lifestyle changes include stopping smoking, getting plenty of quality sleep, exercising regularly and meditating which can help significantly to reduce and relieve stress.
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Below are 4 steps you must follow to use narcotic medication safely.
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Be Responsible When Using Narcotic Medication: #1
Consult a Doctor (and A Natural Health Therapist)
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Before you take the first pill, make sure you talk to your doctor first. Doctors have a duty to be careful with narcotics and other similar medications, and thus should only prescribe them if they are absolutely necessary.
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Your doctor will let you know more about what side effects you can expect and how you can best handle using your medication.
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At the same time, you could consult a holistic approach to your health. Consult a health practitioner who can guide you alongside the narcotics that you are currently taking, to adding an optimal nutrient and supplemental program.
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This would include a full spectrum vitamin blend, plant-based organic minerals, curcumin to reduce and eliminate inflammation, vitamin C for overall health. These nutrients can help in the prevention of degenerative illnesses such as cancer and heart disease.
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The addition of a stem cell support supplement would be a big boon to your health.
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Be sure to inform of your physician of this extra step while you’re on narcotics.
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Be Responsible When Using Narcotic Medication: #2
Follow the Dosage Instructions
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It’s vital that you follow the instructions given to you with the medication. Try to resist the temptation to take more than necessary, even if you are in pain. The dosage you are given is meant to be safe and—most importantly, not to be habit-forming.
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Give yourself the ability to move on from the drug by only taking as much as prescribed.
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Be Responsible When Using Narcotic Medication: #3
Don’t Drive
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Narcotic medications wreak havoc with your ability to stay awake and can greatly impair your reaction times. As such, it’s important to stay off the road if you are going to take a narcotic medication.
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If you must go out of the house while you are on these meds, make sure you have someone else who can drive your around. After all, you don’t want to be caught and charged while driving around town on pain meds.
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Don’t be shy about asking for a ride— driving under the influence of narcotics is every bit as bad as driving while intoxicated.
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Be Responsible When Using Narcotic Medication: #4
Dispose of Unfinished Prescribed Narcotics Safely
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Finally, you’ll want to make sure you follow the advice of the FDA and dispose of the drugs safely. This not only helps to make sure that others won’t stumble upon your medication and take it, but it helps to ensure you aren’t tempted to use your remaining supply.
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Once you are out of pain, it’s time to get rid of the medication in a safe and responsible manner. Don’t save it for a rainy day—if you really need it, it will be prescribed by a doctor.
It’s entirely possible to use narcotic medications in a responsible manner. Talk to a physician, use it only as recommended, avoid taxing activities like driving, and make sure you dispose of the drugs when you are done with them.
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If you can do all that, you’ll avoid many of the common pitfalls that surround these drugs.
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Post by Rachelle Wilber
rachellewilber@gmail.com
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