Prescription Drug Tolerance and Dependence

Many prescription drug users are not aware of the abuse and addiction potential of the medications they take on a daily basis. These drugs are often prescribed by doctors, and patients take them without asking for details about use and side effects. Most addictions to a prescription drug are accidental. The most common prescription drug addictions are those to opiate pain medications. Other drugs with a high...

Doctors Dealing with Addiction

There are a few reasons that doctors and other medical professionals are particularly at risk for the abuse and addiction of controlled substances. According to the Harvard Review of Psychiatry, recreational illicit drug use is lower in doctors than among non-doctors, but five times as many prescription drug addictions exist among doctors and other medical professionals when compared to the general...

Dangers of Mixing Rx Drugs with Alcohol

If you’ve ever consistently taken any over the counter or prescription medication, you’ve probably noticed multiple labels on the box, bottle or tube warning the user not to mix the drug with alcohol. While this is commonly disregarded by many, the act of intentionally mixing powerful prescription substances with alcohol is extremely popular among recreational drug users. Mixing Alcohol with CNS Depressants...

Prescription Addiction in Soldiers

Many current and former soldiers are struggling with symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), while others have returned home with an addiction to prescription drugs. Painkiller addictions begin for a variety of reasons. An injury or illness may cause the soldier to begin using, or a soldier may begin using prescription drugs as a way to cope with the intense stress of combat and a military career.  Some...

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...