Painkiller addiction can be seriously scary, especially with opioid addiction leading to heroin use. According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine, “women are more likely to have chronic pain, be prescribed prescription pain killers, be given higher doses, and use them for longer time periods than men.” So it’s normal to be concerned if your M.D. gives you a script to help with acute or chronic pain. Here’s how to lower your risk—and keep loved ones safe.
