Anesthesiologist Questions Addiction Medicine

Can you be addicted to anesthesia?

I am a 29 year old male and I have had a few dental procedures under anesthesia. I like the feeling coming off anesthesia. Can you be addicted to anesthesia?

4 Answers

Yes, it sounds like you may be developing an addiction to nitrous oxide. Please discuss this with your anesthesia provider or dentist.
Yes, but those drugs aren't usually prescribed from pharmacies, however, people who have access to them such as those who work in medical offices and hospitals can. One example of propofol which is what Michael Jackson died from.
No but some of the medicines used can cause the euphoria you refer to.
No. Only one dose. I believe it can make you addicted. There are drugs we use that, if you abuse them, you could develop an addiction.