Painkillers abuse, misuse, and addiction, experts say, are on the rise, warning that this poses a serious public health challenge.Izulu, 48 works as a security guard in a company attached to the French Oil Multinational, Total in Victoria Island, Lagos State. He is a contract staff of Total as he was employed by a different company but posted to Total.
He said, “I use Ibuprofen for my pain. There is also this drug called Real extra but I have forgotten the medical name. it is stronger than the normal Panadol, I use it as well. Izulu said he also used to take Tramadol but insisted that he is not addicted to the drugs. “No I am not addicted but I have some colleagues when I was working for Shell company who were very much addicted because they must take it every morning and night. Some take two tablets in the morning and another two tablets at night making four tablets daily.
He said: “Most times athletes do use painkillers without a doctor’s prescription because it acts as first aid treatment before any professional help comes.
What ever you abuse poses a serious health challenge too , be it drinks, etc,, not only painkillers...