About a month ago, we covered a topic close to the heart of every parent on the planet: A nationwide call for safer pediatric drugs. We disclosed the facts about pediatric prescription safety, and we touched on how thousands of children are misdiagnosed and put on medication for any of several … [Read more...] aboutCollege Students Misuse ADHD Drugs
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Why Do People Get Addicted to Prescription Painkillers?
Understanding addiction and abuse are difficult challenges for those who haven’t experienced them. Or at least experienced them in the form of a drug dependency. Addiction can trigger a shift in a person’s physical habits and mental well-being. We have already discussed what this can look like and … [Read more...] aboutWhy Do People Get Addicted to Prescription Painkillers?
5 Signs of a Prescription Painkiller Dependency
What does a dependency on prescription painkillers look like? How does it affect one mentally? Physically, a dependency will drive the body to a point where it requires the drug to “feel okay.” Mentally, an addiction can cause a drastic change in behavior, affecting a person’s mood, their energy, … [Read more...] about5 Signs of a Prescription Painkiller Dependency
5 Myths about Prescription Painkiller Addiction
Prescription painkillers; we all know they have strongly addictive properties, and yet they tend to fall outside of our awareness when we think about drug addiction. Regardless, they pose a serious threat to those prone to dependency. Plenty of myths about prescription painkiller addiction float … [Read more...] about5 Myths about Prescription Painkiller Addiction
