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Is it really easy to get addicted to pain killers?
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It depends on the: Individual & the circumstances. Some people are more prone to addiction, & depression, anxiety, bipolar illness, schizophrenia & life stress can all increase the chance of addiction. But yes, narcotics, relaxants like xanax (alprazolam) & valium, barbituates & stimulants, alcohol can all be very addictive. Tobacco is exceptionally addictive. As the 70's ad said-'it's not good to mess w mother nature!'.
Answered 4/24/2015
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