Prescription Drug Abuse

Prescription drugs can fall into one of three categories: narcotic painkillers, sedatives and tranquilizers or stimulants. Because of the accessibility of these drugs, the abuse of them is steadily increasing. Doctors are prescribing more drugs for more health problems than ever before. An estimated 20 percent of people in the United States use them without a prescription. Online pharmacies are also adding to the...

Getting Prescription Drugs Without A Prescription

Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem for people of all ages. While many patients are able to use their prescription drugs as indicated without any problems, there are still a large number of patients that end up forming an addiction. Although prescription medications are legal drugs that may help certain illnesses, they may also cause many problems. Once the addiction has been formed, many will search for...

How to Dispose of Prescription Drugs

It is important to dispose of all unused pills properly. The federal government suggests that you flush unused prescription medication down the toilet. This is only to be done if it is clearly stated on the label that it is safe to do so. If you are unsure about whether you medication may be flushed down the toilet, visit the FDA Web site for more information. If your prescription states that it is not safe to flush...

Signs and Symptoms of Addiction

Prescription drug abuse and addiction is due to many factors. It can usually begin when a person has difficulty cutting back or stopping altogether due to a powerful inability to self-soothe or get relief from untreated mental or physical pain. Without the self-resilience and support to handle stress, loneliness or depression, drugs can be a tempting way to deal with the situation. Unfortunately, due to the changes...

Obtaining Prescription Drugs

Prescription drug abuse has been on the rise over the past decade. The addictive qualities of these particular types of drugs convince people that the only way to cope with their current situation is by taking these particular medications. Therefore the accessibility and availability of obtaining these drugs is becoming increasingly easier. Internet pharmacies are on the rise but criminal activity is also. So...

Prescription Drugs in Hollywood

Prescription drug abuse has affected many lives, but when the person is a celebrity and has thousands of fans, news travels quickly. Sometimes it is helpful for people who are struggling with addiction to know some famous names that have struggled or are struggling with the same issues. It helps one to not feel so alone in the process. They, being celebrities, have the same emotional, mental and physical issues that...

Prescription Drugs and the Internet

The Internet not only has expanded our ability to be “in the know” about news around the world, but we also have access to anything we need and want at our finger tips. From dinner recipes to buying new gym shoes, anything can be found and done over the internet. Consequently, there are many elements accessible via the Internet that can be destructive, especially if fallen into the wrong hands. Firewalls and...

Effects of Prescription Drug Use

Prescription drug abuse is a serious ailment that not only affects the individual on multiple levels but it also can deter relationships in a person’s life and affect their community as well. It’s a serious condition that causes a person’s life to downward spiral over time if not treated. A person inevitably feels the need to use in order to cope with simple, daily activities. Prescription Drug Addiction...

Teens and Prescription Drug Abuse

Painkillers are the most abused type of prescription drugs by 16- to 17-year-olds, followed by stimulants, tranquilizers, and sedatives. Almost two out of five teens report having friends that abuse prescription painkillers and nearly three out of 10 report having friends that abuse prescription stimulants. In 2006, more than 2.1 million teens abused prescription drugs. Abusing these drugs can lead to addiction....

Prescription Drugs and Alcohol

When used properly, prescription drugs are very helpful to those who need them. However, prescription drugs are some of the easiest drugs to abuse. Abusing prescription medication is also common in teenagers. A study, published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, was conducted on 592, 12 to 17 year olds. It found that 20 percent of the teenagers admitted to lending their prescription medications to other students....