Question 1

how does prescription drug abuse develop?

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

Question 2

what should i do to help prescription drug abuse?

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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 3

how serious a problem  is prescription drug abuse?

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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 4

are there home drug tests for prescription drug abuse?

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

Question 5

what are the signs or symptoms of prescription drug abuse?

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It depend on the: Drug which been abuse?

Question 6

how can i protect my teen from my prescription drug abuse?

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Lock your meds: You need to keep your medications locked in a safe out of general view.

Question 7

how would educating people help stop prescription drug abuse?

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It may or may not: Stop them but at least they are informed about the harm that can come to them from abusing prescription medications. It also allows for a dialogue to occur about the abuse.

Question 8

what older age groups are at risk of prescription drug abuse?

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Drug abuse: All age groups are at risk. Older folks are less likely to misuse/abuse but they are not totally immune.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: prescription drug abuse?

Accepted Answer

Drug abuse: When the patient is not taking the drug as prescribed, or is trying to get more of the drug than is medically necessary.

Question 10

i've heard different things. what exactly is prescription drug abuse?

Accepted Answer

Definition: Using prescription drugs for nonmedical reasons. This is prescription drug abuse. It is a serious and growing problem.

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