Prescription Drug Abuse
Although most people take medications as prescribed by their healthcare providers, an estimated 20% of people in the United States have used prescription drugs for nonmedical reasons, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Abusing some prescription drugs – such as narcotic painkillers, sedatives and tranquilizers, and stimulants – can lead to drug addiction.
OxyContin Abuse: An Introduction
OxyContin, a widely used prescription pian killer, is a popular street drug because of its ability to induce a quick heroin-like high. Criminal activities related to the drug have increased 75% in recent years.
OxyContin, a widely used prescription pian killer, is a popular street drug because of its ability to induce a quick heroin-like high. Criminal activities related to the drug have increased 75% in recent years.
Opioid Addiction
Opioids, such as morphine, codeine, and hydrocodone, are used to treat pain. Most people who use these medications as directed by their healthcare provider, have no significant problems. However, if not used properly or taken illegally, opiods can cause addiction – information from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Opioids, such as morphine, codeine, and hydrocodone, are used to treat pain. Most people who use these medications as directed by their healthcare provider, have no significant problems. However, if not used properly or taken illegally, opiods can cause addiction – information from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Prescription Medication Abuse: A Serious Problem
According to the Partnership for a Drug Free America, prescription medication abuse by teens and young adults is a serious problem in the United States. Many teens, who get these drugs from friends or the family medicine cabinet, think these drugs are safe because they have legitimate uses.
According to the Partnership for a Drug Free America, prescription medication abuse by teens and young adults is a serious problem in the United States. Many teens, who get these drugs from friends or the family medicine cabinet, think these drugs are safe because they have legitimate uses.
Teens Health: Prescription Drug Abuse
A growing number of teenagers are experimenting with prescription drugs. Some teens use these medications to get high, lose weight, or fit in – FAQs from KidsHealth.org.
A growing number of teenagers are experimenting with prescription drugs. Some teens use these medications to get high, lose weight, or fit in – FAQs from KidsHealth.org.
Cough Medicine Abuse: What Every Parent Should Know
Cough medicine abuse is taking very large doses of dextromethorphan (DXM) to get high. DXM is a common ingredient found in many over-the-counter cough medications. When used as directed, DXM has few side effects, but when abused to get high, the drug has a number of potentially dangerous side effects.
Cough medicine abuse is taking very large doses of dextromethorphan (DXM) to get high. DXM is a common ingredient found in many over-the-counter cough medications. When used as directed, DXM has few side effects, but when abused to get high, the drug has a number of potentially dangerous side effects.