In a recent interview with “Muscle and Health,” WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan candidly discussed his struggle with prescription pill addiction, which he battled after undergoing a series of surgeries. Hogan opened up about the challenges he faced and the impact of his addiction on his life.
Hogan revealed that he had undergone numerous surgeries, including procedures on his back, face, knees, hips, abdomen, and shoulders. He explained that the pain from these surgeries led him to rely on prescription pain medication. He shared that he had doctors writing him prescription after prescription, creating a cycle of dependency.
The wrestling legend admitted that the addiction became a vicious cycle, with the pain medication becoming an integral part of his daily life. Hogan recounted a period about five or six years ago when he was in extreme pain and struggled to function. Despite his surgeries and recovery, he found himself constantly relying on pain medication to cope.
Reflecting on his experience, Hogan acknowledged that he needed pain medication during his recovery stages, especially after multiple back surgeries. However, as he began to recover and surgeries became less frequent, he found himself continuing to rely on the same medications. He likened it to a dog chasing a bone, feeling compelled to pick up his prescriptions even when he no longer needed them.
Hogan’s story sheds light on the challenges many individuals face when managing pain and the risks of developing a dependency on prescription medication. His openness about his struggles with addiction serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking proper medical guidance and support when managing pain and recovery.
“I had doctors writing me prescription after prescription, and all of a sudden, it became a vicious cycle,” Hogan said. “I was hitting the pain pills hard because I’d had to endure twenty-five procedures, including ten to my back, facial operations from being kicked, knee and hip replacements and abdominal and shoulder surgeries.”
“There was a period of time, about five or six years ago, where I was in crazy pain to the extent I couldn’t even function,” Hogan stated. “When you have back surgery, it takes a good year for your body to recover, yet they were cutting on me every four months. I needed pain meds at that stage, that’s for sure. But once things started to wind down, they continued giving me the same meds. It got to a point where I’d recovered from the tenth back surgery, and the pharmacy would call me and say, ‘Your prescription’s ready,’ and like a dog chasing a bone, I’d go pick it up.”
