Here’s How Big America’s Painkiller Problem Is

[Bouncer]

"Sixty percent of Americans on pain treatments for longterm conditions were prescribed potentially dangerous mixtures. One in three patients were taking a combination of an opiate and an anti-anxiety benzodiazepine, which is the most common combo in multiple drug overdose deaths. Eight percent were taking what’s called a “Houston Cocktail”: an opioid, muscle relaxant and a benzodiazepine. And nearly 30% were taking multiple painkillers together."



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[ROCKETW19]

It's huge bro fucking massive.
I'll bet there's 3 people reading this right now that have issues or had issues with them

[Mr I]

Pretty much the whole lot could be treat with medical cannabis

But that's not fully legalised yet

Does anyone wonder why anymore

[chuckz28]

Pretty much the whole lot could be treat with medical cannabis

But that's not fully legalised yet

Does anyone wonder why anymore

Aside from genetic or other misfortune most could be treated with a proper diet and excercize.

[Bouncer]

The way we deal with stress and anxiety I think is a big issue today. These 2 factors lead to all kinds of physical pains that manifest in different forms.

[chuckz28]

The way we deal with stress and anxiety I think is a big issue today. These 2 factors lead to all kinds of physical pains that manifest in different forms.

Excellent point

[Scrumhalf]

People sit on their asses all day at work. Then they come hone and sit on their asses a few more hours in front of the TV. Add to that the fact that most people are overweight or obese. Then they wonder why their back and knees hurt. Walking for an hour a day and dropping weight would fix a lot of their problems.

[chuckz28]

People sit on their asses all day at work. Then they come hone and sit on their asses a few more hours in front of the TV. Add to that the fact that most people are overweight or obese. Then they wonder why their back and knees hurt. Walking for an hour a day and dropping weight would fix a lot of their problems.

Exactly. The problem goes for so long without any effort to remedy it that when they actually do make any attempt to better their situation they are so far gone that they get severe pains even walking or doing any excercize. Usually in areas where they have had surgeries like back and knees.

In those cases they get discouraged quickly. I realize that some of their "pains" are normal shit we all experience and love to feel during excercize but some are legit pains.

[Bouncer]

Exactly. The problem goes for so long without any effort to remedy it that when they actually do make any attempt to better their situation they are so far gone that they get severe pains even walking or doing any excercize. Usually in areas where they have had surgeries like back and knees.

In those cases they get discouraged quickly. I realize that some of their "pains" are normal shit we all experience and love to feel during excercize but some are legit pains.

Agree 100%.

It's a fundamental flaw in the way a modern society works. Our bodies aren't meant to be hunched over computers, sitting in cars and desks and all day munching down processed shit.

[blm]

Good posture goes a long way. People would be amazed by the relief from numerous aches, pains, and illnesses they could get by simply making a conscious effort to sit straight and stand erect.

[FitnessBrat]

People need to start taking responsibility for themselves, period. Yes, pain pills are a problem, but the blame can't just be placed on doctors. In the medical world, pain is considered the fifth vital sign. Pain is also subjective. If you say you're in pain, there is NO way to know if that's a lie, or if you're truly hurting. So....you get medicated. People get in big trouble for being judgmental and withholding meds from patients because they don't believe them. I mean, of course there are obvious abusers, but there are also a TON of "normal" people addicted to pain meds because they have no desire to take charge of their health and find a better alternative. And that....will always boggle my mind.

[Bouncer]

Good posture goes a long way. People would be amazed by the relief from numerous aches, pains, and illnesses they could get by simply making a conscious effort to sit straight and stand erect.

part of my problem. i constantly have super tight muscles in upper back and traps. shit can get so tight i cant sleep and ruins my fucken day.

People need to start taking responsibility for themselves, period.

While I agree the fact is it's not going to happen. So we have to look at it differently because the issue will only get bigger and bigger until breaking point. We have to come up with a different system/solution to the problem because the current system is clearly an issue.

[Scrumhalf]

The human body was designed for walking. It's amazing how little walking we do in our modern lifestyles. And sitting in a chair is one of the worst things we can do to our spines. I see more and more of the offices in my workplace where the height of the desk is adjustable and you can spend at least part of the day working while standing. I think it is a great idea - standing is not as good as walking but better than sitting for 8 hours a day.

[ROCKETW19]

People need to start taking responsibility for themselves, period. Yes, pain pills are a problem, but the blame can't just be placed on doctors. In the medical world, pain is considered the fifth vital sign. Pain is also subjective. If you say you're in pain, there is NO way to know if that's a lie, or if you're truly hurting. So....you get medicated. People get in big trouble for being judgmental and withholding meds from patients because they don't believe them. I mean, of course there are obvious abusers, but there are also a TON of "normal" people addicted to pain meds because they have no desire to take charge of their health and find a better alternative. And that....will always boggle my mind.

I don't know if it's not a desire to change
Have you ever been hooked on pain meds?
I know 500 people that are. All from stupid injurys mostly fighters can't live without them now
It's heroine in a pill but just a small step from a street junky and a needle and I've seen great fighters go that way too.
I tell everyone I know don't take that shit after surgery or what ever deal with the pain your better off.

Trust me there's a few in here been threw this or still going threw it maybe they will speak how bad it is?

[ROCKETW19]

The human body was designed for walking. It's amazing how little walking we do in our modern lifestyles. And sitting in a chair is one of the worst things we can do to our spines. I see more and more of the offices in my workplace where the height of the desk is adjustable and you can spend at least part of the day working while standing. I think it is a great idea - standing is not as good as walking but better than sitting for 8 hours a day.

Funny I perfer to stand people always tell me to sit down. I don't like to sit I perfer standing.
I stand both feet solid and erect but I slouch when I sit