[thejournal.ie] , McHugh, Cara 'Prison of pain': The challenge of breaking out of painkiller addiction. (15 Aug 2026)
External website: https://www.thejournal.ie/painkiller-addiction-pre...
One specialist says that painkiller addiction is a staple of addiction services in this country...
Item Type
News
Publication Type
Irish-related
Drug Type
Prescription/Over the counter
Intervention Type
Prevention, Harm reduction
Source
Date
15 August 2026
EndNote
Subjects
A Substance use and dependence > Personal history of substance use (pathway) > Recovery
B Substances > Opioids (opiates) > Opioid product
B Substances > Opioids (opiates) > Opioid product > Codeine or tramadol
E Concepts in biomedical areas > Medical substance > Prescription drug (medicine / medication)
G Health and disease > Substance use disorder (addiction) > Drug use disorder
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and treatment > Treatment and maintenance > Treatment issues (pain management)
VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland
B Substances > Opioids (opiates) > Opioid product
B Substances > Opioids (opiates) > Opioid product > Codeine or tramadol
E Concepts in biomedical areas > Medical substance > Prescription drug (medicine / medication)
G Health and disease > Substance use disorder (addiction) > Drug use disorder
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and treatment > Treatment and maintenance > Treatment issues (pain management)
VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland
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