America’s biggest drug problem is the use of illicit “street” drugs.
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America’s biggest drug problem is the use of illicit “street” drugs.
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America’s biggest drug problem is the use of illicit “street” drugs.
Prescription medications are among the most abused substances in the United States!
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What types of prescription drugs are most commonly abused?
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What types of prescription drugs are most commonly abused?
Painkillers (e.g., OxyContin®, Vicodin®) Sedatives (e.g., Xanax®, Ativan®) Stimulants (e.g., Adderall®, Ritalin®)
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College students are often at high risk for prescription drug abuse.
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College students are often at high risk for prescription drug abuse.
The average age when prescription drug abuse starts is around 21.
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Why do some college students choose to misuse or abuse prescription drugs?
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Abusing prescription medications is a safer and legal alternative to using illicit “street” drugs.
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Abusing prescription medications is a safer and legal alternative to using illicit “street” drugs.Using medications like Vicodin®, Xanax®, or Adderall® that aren’t prescribed for you is against the law, can have serious health consequences, and can be addicting.
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Why do some people view the abuse of prescription medications and drugs like cocaine or heroin differently?
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Why do some people view the abuse of prescription medications and drugs like cocaine or heroin differently?
They are more similar than you might think!
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More people die in the U.S. from unintentional drug overdoses than from motor vehicle accidents.
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More people die in the U.S. from unintentional drug overdoses than from motor vehicle accidents.
On average, about 100 people die every day from drug overdoses.
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Most people who abuse prescription medications get them from a drug dealer.
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Most people who abuse prescription medications get them from a drug dealer.
More than 70% of those who abuse prescription medications get them from family members or friends.
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What can we do to prevent others from abusing our prescription medications?
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It is ok to share your prescription medications with others if they have a similar medical condition.
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It is ok to share your prescription medications with others if they have a similar medical condition.
It is important to only use prescription medications as prescribed for you by a health professional.
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Prescription drugs can help us live longer and healthier lives – but only if they are used properly under medical supervision.
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For more information: go.osu.edu/generationrxcardinalhealth.com/generationrx