Happy More Prescription Free
by Natalie Patton Chance
Recently, a friend of mine almost fell down the deep, dark rabbit-hole known as addiction. He had quickly become addicted to prescription drugs and alcohol. After a hip surgery he was prescribed a drug we are all way too familiar with called Norco. This drug is habit forming even on prescribed amounts, but Norco wasn't his only problem...because doctors don't have to communicate with each other regarding a patient's problems, diseases, or prescriptions, he was able to get six other prescriptions at the same time. Not only was he taking a wild array of high-powered drugs, he was drinking alcohol at the end of each day as well. Within six months of the surgery everyone that knew him could tell his life was about to take a turn for the worst. It was only a matter of time before he was in and out of the hospital, and this problem had gone from bad to worse. The more serious the issue became, the harder his family began coming down on him.
It was a full-court press, every family member, and every friend he had, was checking on him daily. They were begging, pleading, crying, fighting, screaming, and begging more for him to stop. Most of these stories end in utter tragedy, but not this one! After another bender on pills and a trip to the E.R. the family came down on him even stronger. The next day he called them and admitted to his addiction. The very next day he revealed that pain wasn't his biggest problem, he was unhappy. People need a purpose and he didn't have one, people need someone to love and he didn't have one of those either, so he turned to the ever accessible pill fairy or any doctor dumb enough to give him a prescription for whatever he asked for.
After he had accepted his addiction, he was able to tackle the real problem, happiness. He recognized that he needed a direction and as soon as he was able to do this (literally within hours) he was instantly feeling an endorphin rush and even said, "I feel better already." He still suffers from chronic hip pain and is actively taking natural measures to heal, but honestly says. "the pain doesn't matter, I'm immensely happier being prescription free." With family pressure, and introspective soul-searching he was able to find a purpose and that was the only drug he needed to becoming happy more.
Thank You God. We all need our purpose in life. The world tells us just to be selfish and seek pleasure, but that doesn't really satisfy. Loving and helping others is what truly satisfies. Can i hear an Amen?
ReplyDeleteAmen to that Renee!
DeleteI was helping a friend yesterday and she thanked me for my patience! The way I see it is that sometimes I'm the helper, and sometimes I'm the helpee! Either way; we are all in this world together, we need to help each other, and support each other whenever we come across an opportunity. We never know when we will be in need ourselves and appreciate a helping hand. Good is within us all.