opiate dependence
"I became addicted to Percocet after major knee surgery which required extensive physical therapy.  Once home from hospital, I started taking more for pain control and before I knew it I NEEDED to take more just to feel normal.  I eventually lost my job (Healthcare professional- worked >30yrs)!, became reclusive and all I thought about was getting more Percocet!  A counselor where I worked sent me to a Dr that prescribed Suboxone. It worked great for me!  Got another job and got MY LIFE BACK! I looked forward to waking up each morning no longer prisoner to Percocet."