prescription drug abuse

Several healthcare professionals, including some from Pennsylvania, were recently arrested for illegal prescriptions of painkillers and their stories are unbelievable. As a treatment center in [...]

The abuse of prescription drugs in Pennsylvania is a growing problem. Most people take prescription drugs safely, although approximately 48 million people ages 12 and above (20% of the United [...]

The majority of people addicted to prescription drugs started to abuse these medications after a legitimate prescription was written for them by their doctor. The prescription may have been [...]

A common mistake made by many individuals and families seeking drug and alcohol rehabs for themselves or a loved one is believing that “rehab is rehab” and that the main differences are only in [...]

While it’s not shocking news considering we have been tracking this for years, but a recent survey confirmed that the number of people in America abusing prescription drugs increased by more than [...]

Forty years ago teenagers were into LSD, PCP, smoking marijuana and using speed. Not so much today. Although illicit drug use is still common among teens and adults, prescription drugs have [...]

Millions of individuals receive prescription drugs for their ailments and injuries each year. Some of them never finish the prescription and others take it as it was outlined. However, there are [...]

One of the most serious threats to the modern society these days is the growing level of drug addiction cases. This is the problem which not only needs serious awareness but also some effective [...]

If a person addicted to prescription drugs thinks himself enough mentally strong to quit the habit at once, it can be deadly. The withdrawal symptoms can cause physical as well as mental [...]

Prescription drug addiction is a big problem in today’s society. One reason for this is because addictive prescription drugs are being prescribed more and more by doctors these days, but [...]