by Valiant | Apr 3, 2015 | Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
Research has shown that teen substance abuse can be minimized when the risks of prescription drug abuse are discussed. Legally prescribed drugs cause more deaths than cocaine and heroin abuse combined, yet many teenagers believe that these drugs are safe because they...
by Valiant | Dec 12, 2014 | Alcohol abuse, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
Teen substance abuse and prescription drug abuse among teens are both on the rise, and this is a cause for concern for the parents of teenagers in Canada and the USA. Talk with your teens about drugs, including prescription medications, and help foster a strong sense...
by Valiant | Sep 8, 2014 | Drug abuse, drug agencies, drug policies
Consumers who have leftover unused prescription drugs the these may be stockpiled in the medicine cabinet of the home. Many people who abuse narcotic drugs get them from home medicine cabinets, and this contributes to prescription drug abuse across North America. In...
by Valiant | Jun 2, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse
An expert panel made a recommendation to the USFDA that doctors who prescribe painkiller medication be required to take training for these drugs in order to combat opioid dependence and addiction. The initial decision by the agency does not require physicians to take...
by Valiant | May 16, 2014 | Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse, relapse prevention
1. Prescription drug abuse recovery is not impossible, many people have conquered this type of addiction with the right treatment programs and support systems. If you or someone you know has a problem with prescription medication abuse then professional help is...