Painkiller Addiction Risk with Mark Lamplugh, Jr.

If you’re injured on the job, you’ll likely be prescribed an opioid pain medication. They’re a double -edged sword: it can be tough to get enough, even when you really need them. But you might be surprised how quickly you can become addicted to them if you do get what you want. And believe me, doctors are terrified of losing their licenses these days. That means they’ll cut you off in a hurry. What can you do if you become addicted? Here to discuss that is Mark Lamplugh. Jr. Mark is the communications director at Deer Hollow Recovery. He’s also nationally recognized in Crisis Stress Intervention through the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. Support this podcast