Pain medications are one of the leading causes of addiction in the United States today. Knowledge about different pain medications is worth learning. Many people don’t know what the difference of hydrocodone vs oxycodone is and if they’re dangerous. Both of these medications help to block pain when a person has an injury, chronic pain…
In many ways, the statistics on millennial prescription drug abuse and other substance abuse and addiction are promising. Overall illegal drug use is on the decline, and so is the consumption of alcohol. However, the prescription drug epidemic has not skipped over millennials. In fact, the group is sometimes called Generation Rx. Millennials Most Likely…
Although more men die annually due to prescription painkiller misuse, the number of women who are dying due to abuse of these drugs is on the rise. In 2010, around 18 women died each day due to overdose on prescription painkillers, which was about 6,600 women that year. Abuse of prescription painkillers is a serious…
Do you take prescription drugs? Are you aware that you could be arrested for driving under the influence of your prescription drugs even when taken as directed? As reported by NBC Latino – DUI — driving under the influence — or DWI — driving while intoxicated — typically suggests driving under the influence of alcohol.…
Informative infographic and data about Which Drugs Actually Kill Americans from PopSci. For the original article, click here. Which substances cause the most overdose deaths? Drug and alcohol abuse is an epidemic in the United States, and overdose deaths are on the rise.U.S. drug-related deaths, over time Katie Peek In 2010, there were 80,000 drug and…
Do you have unused prescription meds that are expired or that you don’t need anymore that you need to dispose of safely? The National DEA Take-Back Day on April 27th ( which changes every year ) is your opportunity to get rid of your unused prescription meds in a safe way so that they don’t fall…
Some alarming data about kids and prescription drug abuse has been published in a new study. Here are some highlights from drugfree.org. Concerning Trends in Teen Prescription Drug Abuse According to the New PATS Data (2008-2012) The new PATS data confirm that misuse and abuse of prescription drugs is now a normalized behavior among teens: One in…
Addiction to prescription painkillers is an epidemic in the United States and around the world, and it’s no surprise when we take a look at the statistical information around how often these drugs are prescribed. Along with this serious problem comes the concern for heroin addiction. When the prescriptions run out and the doctor hopping…
Is professional sports creating drug addicted people? The NFL’s rate of opioid use is 7%, which is three times higher than that of the general population, according to an article published by The Washington Post. Players report feeling pressured by the team’s medical staff to use painkillers that they aren’t comfortable with, and use painkillers before…
Posted by Steps to Recovery on March 15, 2013 There is a powerful connection between prescription painkillers and heroin, and as much as no one wants to talk about it or admit it, it’s really simple. People get addicted to prescription painkillers and heroin becomes the next step for one big reason…It’s a lot cheaper…