Feature
- Fluctuating energy levels.
- Abusing increased amounts of prescription pain medications.
- Putting in a great deal of effort in acquiring more painkillers.
- Frequent lying.
- Hindered work performance.
- No longer participating in activities that were once enjoyed.
Description
Analgesics, also called painkillers, are medications that relieve different types of pain — from headaches to injuries to arthritis. Anti-inflammatory analgesics reduce inflammation, and opioid analgesics change the way the brain perceives pain.