Medical prescription

for medical use as well as recreational use in some states. In a world of chronic disease and pain, a solution to these issues exists. Many of the prescription drugs out there right now are only temporary fixes that cause more problems in the long run. Medical marijuana has been proven to alleviate many problems that dangerous prescription drugs can fix but without the negative side effects. The negatives of responsible marijuana use are none, while the negatives of responsible prescription…

Traumatic Event History in Non-medical Use of Prescription Drugs among a Nationally Representative Sample of U.S. Adolescents" hopes to address the problem of non-medical use of prescription drugs among teens and reduce risk. The purpose of the study was to identify risk factors to aid prevention of NMUPD in adolescents. In particular, the study seeks to use previous demographic and other substance use risk factors that correlate with lifetime non-medical prescription drug abuse in teens. The…

In healthcare, there are many forms of medical treatment options with the most popular being conventional, and alternative medicine. In spite of conventional medicine being the main stream option, the use of alternative medicine has grown in popularity throughout the years, with consumers seeking a more natural approach to medicine. However, critics argue that alternative therapies and treatment, lack medical research on safety and effectiveness. The issue at hand is in alternative medicine,…

Unintentional poisoning includes all drug overdoses; however, of particular concern currently in the United States is prescription opioid overdose. Opioids are a class of drug that are designed to relieve pain. Prescription opioids include brands such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, Duragesic, Demerol, and Dilaudid, amongst others. Illicit opioids include heroin and any prescription opioids that are not taken as prescribed. Because opioids work by affecting the brain receptors directly, a…

being underage. Some minors have access to these items by raiding medicine cabinets and taking prescription drugs that belong to other family members, while some may obtain a fake I.D. and purchase these things illegally if it is only sold to people over a certain age similar to tobacco and alcohol. The third con is that people who have gotten the marijuana through legal means can also abuse their prescription. Finally, the last con is that marijuana can cause brain damage, depression, and…

Prescription drug advertising is now a part of America’s ever growing consumerist economy. The United States is one of the two countries that actually permit prescription drug advertising to their citizens. The reasoning behind this is so that people can be aware of what is out there and how it can ultimately accommodate them; helping rid themselves of any unnecessary baggage such us anxiety, allergies and deppression. Although many pharmaceutical representatives would argue that their…

The 4 main groups of drugs being: marijuana, prescription medication, alcohol, and vaping(yes this is bad for…

desperate measures. Now, this scenario could be viewed as Heinz Dilemma, a story often told in order to gauge the levels of moral reasoning, but unfortunately, it could also serve as an example of what the United States’ healthcare system has become. Prescription drug prices have been rapidly rising, so much so that they may not reasonably be attainable for the typical citizen. Just in the year of 2014 to 2015, the total amount spent…

Prescription Cascade In the United States, Tthe practice of over prescribing medication is an ever increasing problem with detrimental consequences. The practice of over prescribing medication is referred to as the prescribing cascade. According to Dr. Mehrdad Ayati, an assistant professor of medicine at the Stanford University School of Medicine, prescription cascade can be described in the following way.” To put this simply, a patient goes to a doctor’s office with an illness and is given a…

organizations or clubs, social gatherings, and even parties. The more often overlooked activities may even include alcohol and drugs. Drugs, not on the topic of cocaine, heroin, or even marijuana. College students are abusing another kind of drug, prescription medications. These medications may include; ADHD medication, anxiety medication, and even anti-depressants. There are college students across the United States that are abusing medications, in an attempt to study longer and achieve better…