Watch out if you get prescribed opioids. You’ll get lead down the wrong road to a strong addiction. Thousands of people die from opioid overdoses every year. Every year the deaths occurring by opioids increases rapidly. Opioids are way overprescribed by doctors and we need to stop them. Some people believe that doctors only prescribe opioids when necessary. While that may be true, it is still leading to the increase in addiction. The addiction is coming from the dosage being too much and being on them for such a long time. Opioids aren’t meant to be a long-term drug for people to be taking. Dr. Kiang from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reported that over 660,000 providers write out 8.9 million prescriptions yearly for opioids. While people also say that it makes the pain go away, the pain only goes away temporarily and will come back. The risk of addiction isn’t worth it for a weeks’ worth of pain relief. According to Dr. Kiang studies, there is only 1% of doctors who exceed the recommended prescription dosages. This still has a huge impact onto addiction. Some …show more content…
Opioids give people a rush of sensation to the brain causing them to get pleasure. Addiction from opioids occur from history and length of time you’re on the opioids. Addiction is an irresistible craving. Opioid addiction activates powerful reward systems in the brain. It triggers the release of endorphins which is the brains feel good neurotransmitters according to HHS.gov. HHS.gov also stated that if you are feeling yourself wanting more of them after getting off the drugs, you are most likely starting your road to addiction. Addiction only feels good when the drugs haven’t worn off yet. It affects you mentally in your brain. If you do become addicted to these drugs, do not try to get off them without the help of a doctor or a