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Has my pain medication use become a problem?
Take our self-assessment to check on your use. This tool should not be used as a replacement for a clinical diagnosis.
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Do you find yourself taking more pain medication than your doctor recommended?
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Have you ever run out of your prescription early?
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Do you watch the clock until it will be time to take your pain medication?
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Do you sometimes mix the medication with alcohol or other drugs?
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Have you taken pain medication that isn’t prescribed to you?
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Are you relying on pain medication for emotional relief from loneliness, depression, anxiety, or similar?
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Have you ever put off taking your medication so you could justify taking a larger dose later?
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Have you been tempted to mislead your doctor or pharmacist to ensure you continue to receive your prescription?
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Do you find yourself obsessing about your medication (thinking about it, counting it, checking to be sure it's available)?
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Have you considered switching doctors to ensure you can receive or increase your prescription?
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Do you feel defensive or angry if someone mentions your use of pain medication?
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Do you lie to people or deflect when they ask about your medication use?
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Do you, or have you been tempted to, take your medication in a manner that it's not intended (like crushing your pills instead of swallowing them)?
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