It seems that one in five Americans wrongly used prescription drugs at least once, out of which one in three recognized the most important signs of a problem, which can turn out to be deadly. When it comes to pain, it’s only natural to want to try everything to make it go away.

However, as we take more pills, our tolerance increases, too, so we need to be mindful about it (as mindful as you can be when you’re in so much pain and it has become a constant in your life). If you don’t want to be in the same situation, then learn the signs before it’s too late.