subject: A New Outlook On Prescription Drug Addiction [print this page] The painful problem of drug abuse is everywhere in the country. Lives shattered and lost, many concerned individuals in the community are taking action to lessen and soon stop the big problem on drug abuse. Drug addiction may be classified into three types. One type is alcoholism. Alcohol has been considered a drug although many would still specify and separate alcoholism from drug addiction. Another type is addiction to illegal medications like cocaine, cannabis, and heroin. The third type is prescription drug abuse. This type of addiction is gaining more popularity and takes second place to alcohol addiction.
Prescription drugs are given to patients who suffer from moderate to chronic pain and those who have mental disorders. The use of these drugs is controlled based on the prescribed dosage recommended by a physician or psychiatrist. The human body is subject to disease and other kinds of pain and in order to relieve that, medications are discovered and created. Prescribed drugs are given and must be used at a given time period. The purpose of which is to prevent potential cases of addiction which can result from abuse of the medicine. It's wise to ask questions and clarify concerns with a physician before taking any prescription medicine. Allergic reactions must be considered also prior to intake and some side-effects may be felt by some people than others.
Abuse of prescription drugs occurs in two ways. One possible way of addiction is when patients who have been recommended by their doctors to use a drug and do not follow what have been prescribed. Initially, patients comply with the dosages but over time, as their bodies develop tolerance for the medicine, they increase dosage intake by taking more than what's recommended at one time or take the drug even before the required time. Another way that prescription drugs are abused is when patients sell to non-prescribed individuals the medicines for non-medication purposes. Certain drugs have effects that boost the energy and concentration which many college students like because it helps them stay awake during long nights of studying. Some people take prescription drugs to help them enjoy a long night of partying. In many cases, these individuals don't feel threatened with the drug use until they have been addicted.
When such problem has been discovered, these individuals suffer physical and psychological negative effects. In fact, it can also have negative social effects. Families and friends have a problem reaching out to individuals who suffer from addiction because these individuals are more likely to be anti-social. The only way to stop addiction is through therapy. Drug rehabilitation centers in many parts of the country offer help and support to those who suffer. Seeking necessary therapy can and may save lives. There is still a way out.
