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Old 01-27-2012, 03:08 PM
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desertsong
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For me, anything that has mind-altering properties could be a possible addiction for me. In my 20's, I was addicted to Vicodin and had no problem getting them due to a back injury. After nearly overdosing on them, I was detoxed in the hospital and never went back to them. However, I did end up becoming an alcoholic about 15 years later.

I feel I am in danger of becoming addicted to anything that alters my state of mind and/or behavior, which is why nowadays I don't accept prescriptions for painkillers from my doctor unless I am in agony ... and even then, I make sure it is a very small script with no refills.

I don't know if it's the same for you, but it does seem to be a fairly common occurrence.
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