Prescription drug abuse is one of the most dangerous kinds of drug abuse in the nation. All too often, patients take a prescription drug and double the dose or take it with alcohol, thinking it’s no big deal. After all, a drug prescribed by a medical professional can’t be too dangerous, can it? However, this…
When dealing with drug abuse, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For many, it’s illegal substances. Maybe cigarettes and alcohol are in the forefront of your awareness. But alongside the more disreputable substances are prescription drugs, which can be just as dangerous. And because they are recommended to us by medical professionals,…
For the 4th year in a row, Attorney General Roy Cooper has hosted a video contest for teens encouraging them to take active roles in fighting against the abuse of prescription drugs among their peers. The video contest is called Stop Rx Abuse, and is sponsored by the NC Department of Justice in partnership with…