"Addictive painkillers" refers to medications that are prescribed to relieve pain but can create a strong craving or dependence in the person taking them. Full definition
The same pharmacies, he points out, have no qualms about carrying highly addictive painkillers such as oxycodone. (fortune.com)
«Abuse of addictive painkillers has increased drastically in the last decade, but our state's regulation and monitoring of these powerful drugs has not kept up,» said U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. (nystateofpolitics.com)
For some athletes, this is a problem, especially because they believe that many pro sports leagues, including the NFL, have a history of pushing powerful and addictive painkillers on players. (sbnation.com)