Prescription Drug Addiction
Prescription
drug addiction is a growing cause for concern in the U.S.
Prescription drug addiction is not unlike
drug
or
alcohol addiction with the exception that it is
prescribed and often needed. The problem is that
prescription drugs are highly addictive and some
individuals, who began using prescription drugs for
medical reason become physically dependant.
There are of course those individuals who abuse prescription
drugs for the "high" it gives them. A common drug choice for
these individuals is Oxycontin. Some of the most commonly
abused prescription drugs are Loritab, Valium, Oxycontin,
Vicodin, Percocet, Xanax and Methadone.
Prescription Drug Addiction Prevention
The best way to
avoid a problem with prescription drug addiction is to
use medications safely. The following are some simple
suggestions:
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Always follow
medication directions carefully.
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Don't increase
or decrease doses without talking to your doctor.
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Don't stop
taking medication on your own.
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Don't crush or
break pills.
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Be clear about
the drug's effects on driving and other daily tasks.
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Learn about
the drug's potential interactions with alcohol, other
prescription medicines, and over-the-counter medicines.
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Inform your
doctor about your past history of substance abuse.
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Don't use
other people's prescription medication and don't share
yours.
There will
always be a group of people who become addicted to
prescription drugs. For them, the best possible outcome is a
quick realization of the problem and enrollment in an
appropriate
treatment facility. Unfortunately, use of prescription
drugs can lead to huge consequences. For some, they can lead
to harder drugs, involvement with the legal system and health
problems.
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