Prescription drug

The Encyclopedia Britannica defines prescription drug abuse as “the excessive, maladaptive, or addictive use for nonmedical purposes despite social, psychological, and physical problems that may arise from such use”. Prescription drug abuse has been a trend on the rise for over a decade now. Although adolescents and college students view prescription drugs as “safer “and “more acceptable”, the younger generation needs proper education on the danger and effects that can occur when misused.…

and all across America, prescription drug addiction. I have a friend that has been addicted to prescription drugs for many years. I know many people who are also addicted and people who that addiction has ruined their lives. It is a very serious problem across Utah and all of America. In Utah alone, I know at least three people that are or were addicted. “Percocet, my patient announced, was the best antidepressant she'd ever had. An orthopedist had prescribed her the drug for back pain…

spending on healthcare, people in the United States are still unable to afford the health care prices, particularly the need for prescription drugs. It is difficult for consumers who have already spent money on health coverage, and with high drug cost due to pharmaceuticals’ regulation on price increased the burden for patients to afford the drugs that they need. Drugs are created and manufactured by the pharmaceutical companies where they have the authority…

Problem: Prescription Drug Overdose Prescription drugs are used on a daily basis by millions of Americans to sustain life, improve health, and cure various health problems. As much as prescription drugs are a benefit to our nation, they are also abused by a large population of people. The misuse of prescription drugs not only poses a risk for the abusers themselves, but to those around them. Accidents, actions of misconduct, and death are all possible results of prescription drug misuse…

disorders, other people choose to self-medicate. Many use marijuana and/or amphetamines to rid themselves of the “zombie” effect. When things are still “not normal” or “good enough” and manic mania sets in, they go to harder drugs or “double up” the dose of their prescription medication with the goal being death. Although with most anti-depressants the one known side effect is suicide. This is also a contributing factor to over doses that many people do not always take into consideration.…

Tobacco, Alcohol. Marijuana, Cocaine, Inhalants, and Prescription drugs if used and abused will cause for young teens and adolescent to get addicted. Tobacco, Alcohol. Marijuana, Cocaine, Inhalants, and Prescription drugs can turn in the brain to produce their euphoric effects. However, most of them also have severe negative consequences in the brain that can cause many sorts of health issues and risks that can turn deadly such as seizures, stroke, and brain damage that can affect all aspects…

Drug abuse is abundant in many countries all over the world. Particularly prescription drug abuse is the modern day disease. Prescription drug abuse is when someone takes a medication that was prescribed for someone else or takes their own prescription in a way not intended by a doctor. The problem usually leads to the addiction. People get addicted because of curiosity, pleasure, social pressure, and lack of self-confidence. Addicts can not function as normal members of society. They abuse and…

What’s Is Addiction? When you hear the word addiction, the first thoughts that come to mind are those regarding alcoholics and users of illegal drugs. In reality, as recognized by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and referred to as substance-use disorders, it encompass’ ten classes of drugs: alcohol, caffeine, cannabis, inhalants, pain-killers, anti-anxiety medications, sedatives, stimulants, tobacco and unknown substances. Although these substance-use disorders are commonly referred…

Since 2008 to 2012, use of prescription drugs among teenagers rose 33%. The reasons for teens to take and use prescription drugs for a variety of reasons. The CDC said, “Percent of persons using at least one prescription drug in the past 30 days: 48.7% (2009-2012)” (“Therapeutic Drug Use”). The population increased with the use from the teenagers use, although they aren’t based on the same amount of use. Prescription drugs are used to help people, yet teens are abusing them. The article from…

Most Americans have routinely used one or more doctor prescribed drugs to help treat a disease, or an illness. In the doctor’s rush to complete his daily work he may quickly prescribe a medication without fully looking into the case or considering the harm it can cause. The doctor probably briefly mentioned some side effects and the patient might have half-heartedly listened, trusting the doctor and wanting a quick fix. However, what if taking this medication can cause damage to your baby, while…