Painkiller addiction: Why analgesic abuse is causing more health problems
Analgesics are medications that help to relieve different types of ailments. They are also called painkillers and while some are prescribed many are available in pharmacies without a prescription. Painkillers abuse, misuse, and addiction, experts say, are on the rise, warning that this poses a serious public health challenge. ANTHONY ADEMILUYI reports George Izulu, 48