Prescription Opioid Addiction & Abuse
Prescription drugs have worked miracles in the medical field. From alleviating minor discomforts to saving lives, prescription medication has become a regular element of everyday life in the United States. However, what many fail to recognize is the underlying darkness that these drugs contain.
Approximately 52 million Americans have abused prescription drugs in their lifetime (source: National Institute on Drug Abuse)
People typically become addicted to these prescription painkillers:
It is important that you understand which prescription drugs are the most abused and addictive, so you can begin to combat the devastating dependence afflicting you or a loved one.
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The Great American Opioid Problem
Prescription drug abuse is a growing dilemma in the United States, especially among teens and young adults. When a person takes a prescription drug for a non-medical reason, it can become a serious problem, many times resulting in the need for prescription drug abuse rehab.
Americans Affected by Opioids
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Americans Affected by Prescription Tranquilizers
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Americans Abuse Prescription Stimulants Every Month
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