Tramadol is generally taken orally in the form of tablets or capsules but it can also be crushed and snorted or injected. This increases the intensity and duration of the Tramadol’s effects allowing the user to get high. Tramadol addiction often starts when people begin misusing Tramadol by taking it more often or in higher doses than prescribed, or by taking it without a prescription. Tramadol abuse can also involve taking Tramadol with other drugs or alcohol to enhance its effects.
Why is Tramadol addictive?
There are two main routes to Tramadol addiction: taking the drug on prescription and by abusing it recreationally:
Tramadol addiction via prescription…
Prescription Tramadol addiction often starts when people have been prescribed the drug for pain relief after an injury or surgery. Because Tramadol is so addictive, it is not uncommon for people to start misusing it and eventually develop a tolerance where they need to take higher and higher doses to get the same pain-relieving effects. Some people don’t realise that prescription medicines can be addictive and may believe they are still experiencing the original pain or discomfort when in fact they are experiencing withdrawal symptoms.
Tramadol addiction via recreational use…
Recreational Tramadol abuse often starts when people are looking for a way to get high. Tramadol can produce feelings of euphoria, relaxation and sedation, which make it attractive to recreational drug users. Tramadol for recreational use may be obtained in a number of different ways, including buying it on the street, taking it from a friend or family member who has a prescription or ordering it online.
Whatever the initial reason you started taking Tramadol, as your tolerance grows you can end up developing a physical dependence on the drug and ultimately find yourself in the grips of Tramadol addiction.
