Prescription

drug abuse Prescription drug abuse is a dangerous and growing health issue in the United States. It involves the non-medical use of prescription medicines to get high or improve mental or physical functioning. There are a variety of potential harms associated with prescription drug misuse, including physical harm due to overdose, addiction, impairment in judgement, coordination, and motor functioning, and long-term negative changes in mental and physical health. To reduce the prevalence of this problem, it’s important to properly dispose of any unneeded or outdated prescription drugs and to be aware of the potential harms associated with non-medical prescription drug use. Education of healthcare professionals, patients, and family members is also essential to reduce prescription drug abuse and associated harms.