Prescription Drugs.

Greetings fellow Apostolics. I have a simple question in which I want to ask.

I want to know what is everyone's thoughts on taking narcotic pain killers?
Is this a sin? Could it be true that by taking these type of medications it's the same as drug abuse?

Thanks.

Originally Posted by Caston Smith

Greetings fellow Apostolics. I have a simple question in which I want to ask.

I want to know what is everyone's thoughts on taking narcotic pain killers?
Is this a sin? Could it be true that by taking these type of medications it's the same as drug abuse?

Thanks.

Why would it need to be "prescription" or "narcotic"? Those are human definitions... are you asking natural versus man-made remedies? or are you asking if it is okay to take one man-made remedy which is less than a certain dosage or man-made classification but not others with higher dosage or a different classification such as narcotic... or are you asking if it is okay to take any medication at all? The "little wine for thy stomach's sake" scripture supports medicine, in my opinion... and self-medication at that.

For example, I can buy Aleve which are 220mg over the counter (and the recommended adult dose is 2 tablets). My wife can get prescription strength ones that are 500mg. Since they are legally prescribed to her, it is illegal for me to take them, although if I were to take 3 of the over the counter tablets, I am taking a higher dosage and only violating a "recommended" dosage.

Originally Posted by Sheltiedad

Why would it need to be "prescription" or "narcotic"? Those are human definitions... are you asking natural versus man-made remedies? or are you asking if it is okay to take one man-made remedy which is less than a certain dosage or man-made classification but not others with higher dosage or a different classification such as narcotic... or are you asking if it is okay to take any medication at all? The "little wine for thy stomach's sake" scripture supports medicine, in my opinion... and self-medication at that.

For example, I can buy Aleve which are 220mg over the counter (and the recommended adult dose is 2 tablets). My wife can get prescription strength ones that are 500mg. Since they are legally prescribed to her, it is illegal for me to take them, although if I were to take 3 of the over the counter tablets, I am taking a higher dosage and only violating a "recommended" dosage.

I apologize for not making myself more clearer.

I'm referring to man-made remedies.

[HeavenlyOne]

Originally Posted by Caston Smith

Greetings fellow Apostolics. I have a simple question in which I want to ask.

I want to know what is everyone's thoughts on taking narcotic pain killers?
Is this a sin? Could it be true that by taking these type of medications it's the same as drug abuse?

Thanks.

There is a difference in taking meds for what they are intended for and taking them with the intention of abusing them.

Taking narcotics for pain isn't abuse. It's medicating your pain.

[pelathais]

Originally Posted by Caston Smith

Greetings fellow Apostolics. I have a simple question in which I want to ask.

I want to know what is everyone's thoughts on taking narcotic pain killers?
Is this a sin? Could it be true that by taking these type of medications it's the same as drug abuse?

Thanks.

Abusing any drug would be drug abuse. Using a drug as prescribed is merely "use." Powerful narcotics are usually habit forming- that's where the problems come up. If someone is recovering from surgery or a serious injury the narcotic types a painkillers are a real blessing.

I was in the hospital almost two years ago. The rest I was able to get with some of the milder narcotic painkillers they gave me saved my life.

I can only imagine what some of the stronger stuff may mean to a cancer patient in a terminal state who wants to spend a few days with his family before leaving this world.

Consult with a good doctor. They aren't in the business of creating addicts, their counsel is helpful.

[NightOwl]

I would have to say what is the purpose, Is someone taking them due to need or for other reasons, like taking a pain pill just to get to sleep

But thats just my opinion

[RandyWayne]

There is a difference in taking meds for what they are intended for and taking them with the intention of abusing them.

Taking narcotics for pain isn't abuse. It's medicating your pain.

I would add that taking a level 2-5 narcotic for pain generally does not have the narcotic effect when there is actual pain for the drug to work on.

[HeavenlyOne]

Originally Posted by pelathais

Abusing any drug would be drug abuse. Using a drug as prescribed is merely "use." Powerful narcotics are usually habit forming- that's where the problems come up. If someone is recovering from surgery or a serious injury the narcotic types a painkillers are a real blessing.

I was in the hospital almost two years ago. The rest I was able to get with some of the milder narcotic painkillers they gave me saved my life.

I can only imagine what some of the stronger stuff may mean to a cancer patient in a terminal state who wants to spend a few days with his family before leaving this world.

Consult with a good doctor. They aren't in the business of creating addicts, their counsel is helpful.

Interesting to note that narcotics are only habit forming if one takes them for something other than their intended usage.

One will not get addicted to painkillers merely by taking them as prescribed for pain. It's when they take them for the narcotic effect that problems arise.

[RandyWayne]

One will not get addicted to painkillers merely by taking them as prescribed for pain. It's when they take them for the narcotic effect that problems arise.

Now thats not entirely true.... Especially for some of the stronger ones. But it is usually as a result of not tapering off when your supposed to, so you 95% correct.

Thank you all kindly for your feedback! It's appreciated very much!