Suncoast Rehab Dispels Top Three Myths Fueling Surge in Prescription

Suncoast Rehab Dispels Top Three Myths Fueling Surge in Prescription

Filed under: prescription drug abuse treatment

Prescription painkiller addiction is dominating headlines today—one in five Americans report misusing a prescription drug at least once in their lifetime (1). Though an overwhelming majority of people are able to use painkillers with no lasting harm …
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Research: More Teens Abusing Prescription Drugs

Filed under: prescription drug abuse treatment

With no barriers to access, it's simply too easy to use and abuse the prescribed medications. So how can parents know if their teen is addicted to Rx drugs? According to Residential Treatment Center, drug addicts are professionals at keeping their …
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State AGs call for black-box warning on painkiller harm to infants

Filed under: prescription drug abuse treatment

(Reuters) – A coalition of attorneys general on Monday urged the Food and Drug Administration to require the makers of prescription painkillers to warn women that using the drugs during pregnancy can cause serious harm to their newborn children. In a …
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Prescription Drug Abuse Summit- Treatment and Prevention Perspective- 02

 

From Twitter:

Brooke Mueller, ex-wife of Charlie Sheen and mother to his twin boys, has been getting treatment for prescription drug abuse since Friday.. – by holynir (Holynir)

From Twitter:

Brooke Mueller, ex-wife of Charlie Sheen and mother to his twin boys, has been getting treatment for prescription drug abuse since Friday.. – by musk1266 (Musk1266)