Question 1

how is abuse of prescription drugs treated?

Accepted Answer

Abuse treatment: The treatment plan for someone potentially suffering from addiction needs to start with a high quality assessment best done by a physician certified in addiction medicine by the american society of addiction medicine (http://www.Asam.Org/). A comprehensive assessment will allow the development of a high quality treatment plan. Addiction is a progressive and fatal disease if left untreated.

Question 2

iv had problems with abusing prescription drugs. because of my faith i kept it under control, stopped, and got help. i still crave getting high. why?

Accepted Answer

Genetic basis: Congratulations! anyone can become addicted but alcohol & drug addiction has a strong genetic/physiological basis. Addicts are often addicted to sugar, caffeine & tobacco & should avoid them. They have higher needs for certain nutrients, esp. B vits. See 
http://www.The-alcoholism-guide.Org/orthomolecular-alcoholism-treatment.Htm
while about alcoholism, this info is relevant to all addictions.

Question 3

what could cause prescription drug abuse?

Accepted Answer

See below: Prescription drugs have a street value.  Thus they are stolen and sold.  People take opioids for non medical reasons in order to get high and escape reality.

Question 4

how does prescription drug abuse develop?

Accepted Answer

Abuse: By taking too many pain medications for a long period of time. Usually at the fault of the patient.

Question 5

what are the causes of prescription drug abuse?

Accepted Answer

Addiction: Most commonly abused are pain and anxiety medications which develop tolerance. With time more is needed to get same effect. Most common cause for abuse of anything is a desire and/or need to alter something about one's current reality or "get high" quicker onset of effects leads to increased abuse potential.

Question 6

what should i do to help prescription drug abuse?

Accepted Answer

Options: If you or someone you know is abusing these drugs, there life is at risk. Seek help of an addiction medicine specialist, who can offer options such as Suboxone to wean off these drugs safely. More serious cases require detox , either inpatient or outpatient. There are many programs offered by hospitals , you should inquire at hopkins , which is local for you.
It is important to get help asap.

Question 7

how serious a problem  is prescription drug abuse?

Accepted Answer

Drug abuse: Very serious - to the extent that current practices are being forced to change by government forced guidelines in which pain medications will be very difficult to get.

Question 8

are there home drug tests for prescription drug abuse?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ther are 12 panel drug test avialable you could do it at home.

Question 9

what're the cause and effects of prescription drug abuse?

Accepted Answer

Abuse: Lack of monitoring, euphoric effects, easy access, avoiding withdrawal, doctor-shopping, tolerance. Outcome is dependency (addiction) & more suffering & resistance to tx.

Question 10

what are the signs or symptoms of prescription drug abuse?

Accepted Answer

It depend on the: Drug which been abuse?

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