长期使用非处方止痛药导致贝尔法斯特男子严重健康危机, A Belfast man's severe health crisis from long-term OTC painkiller use warns of hidden addiction risks.

一位名叫迈克尔·梅恩的贝尔法斯特男子警告公众，关于含有可待因、布洛芬或对乙酰氨基酚的非处方止痛药成瘾的隐性风险。 A Belfast man, Michael Main, is warning the public about the hidden risks of addiction to over-the-counter painkillers containing codeine, ibuprofen, or paracetamol. 在多年使用治疗慢性疼痛的药物之后,他发展了严重的依赖性,导致胃溃疡、肠道手术、多次输血和四颗石的体重下降。 After years of using the medications for chronic pain, he developed a severe dependency, leading to a perforated ulcer, bowel surgery, multiple blood transfusions, and weight loss to four stone. 他一直私下诉说自己的斗争，直到今年早些时候寻求贝尔法斯特信托成瘾服务的帮助，认为治疗改变了他的人生。 He kept his struggle private until seeking help from Belfast Trust’s Addiction Services earlier this year, crediting treatment with transforming his life. 医疗专家强调,虽然这些药物可以是有效的短期、长期或非医疗用途——有时每天涉及多达100片药片——但可能造成严重的健康问题,如肝脏和肾脏损伤、胃肠出血和死亡。 Medical experts stress that while these drugs can be effective short-term, prolonged or non-medical use—sometimes involving up to 100 tablets daily—can cause serious health issues like liver and kidney damage, gastrointestinal bleeding, and death. 他们敦促任何有关人士咨询一名药剂师,该药剂师可就安全使用问题提供保密的专家咨询意见。 They urge anyone concerned to consult a pharmacist, who can offer confidential, expert advice on safe use.