Prescription drug abuse and inappropriate use is a serious public health problem. According to the Centers for disease control and prevention, United States is in the middle of an epidemic of deaths from prescription drug overdose. Drug overdose, especially non-medical use of prescription drug is the second leading cause of death from unintentional injuries in the United States. Prescription drug abuse is seen in all aspects of our population. Physicians and healthcare providers who prescribe the medications have an important role in helping to ensure safe and effective use of prescription drugs and the deterrence of its abuse. Commonly abused drugs includes, opioids, stimulants and central nervous system depressants. It is a challenge for
