Americans make up less than 5% of the world’s population, but consume 80% of the world’s opioid supply
What are the most obvious signs that someone has a problem with drugs?
Substance use can be really complex, not just for the individual but also for family and friends. The first and most important piece of advice is: don’t panic. It can be tough to change habits and behaviour. It takes time and lots of communication, and the person has to want to change. This can be particularly tough for parents who obviously want to do whatever it takes to keep their children safe.
In terms of how to approach it, we’d advise doing a bit of research about the substance and maybe get a bit of advice and support yourself. You can do this through Addaction’s online Web Chat service. It’s also a good idea to know what help is available. There are drug services in every part of the UK. They’re free and confidential. Your GP can also be a fantastic source of support and is a good first port of call.
The crisis is primarily due to over prescribing of highly addictive opioid painkillers. Sales of prescription opioids in the US quadrupled between 1999 and 2014. There was initially a low level of awareness about the addictive nature of opioids like OxyContin. As the number of overdoses increased, many doctors became more reluctant to prescribe opioid pain relief. By this stage though, millions were addicted.
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