It seems that prescription
drugs are being prescribed
more than ever. Doctors prescribe
drugs for pain, for mental
health, and for insomnia.
The majority of the people
who are prescribed these drugs
use them responsibly, taking
the correct dose just until
the problem is gone. However,
there is a growing trend for
people to misuse prescription
drugs. Many people use prescription
drugs to get high or to feel
good. What they often don't
know is that many of these
drugs are highly addictive,
and can have dire consequences
if used improperly.
The three most commonly misused
types of prescription drugs
are opioids, central nervous
system (CNS) depressants,
and stimulants.
Opioids are usually prescribed
for pain relief. Some well-known
opioids are codeine, morphine,
and pills such as OxyContin,
Vicodin, and Darvon. Opioids
are the most commonly misused
of all prescription drugs,
and are among the most dangerous.
CNS depressants are used to
slow down brain functions.
They are frequently prescribed
to relieve anxiety, stop panic
attacks, and cure insomnia.
Some of the most common CNS
depressants are Xanax, Valium,
and Nembutal. Many users enjoy
the calming effect these drugs
have and continue using them
when they are no longer needed.
Misuse of CNS depressants
can lead to addiction and
other serious long-term problems.
Stimulants are another commonly
abused class of prescription
drug. Stimulants speed up
brain functions and are commonly
prescribed for people with
ADHD. Some well-known stimulants
are Ritalin and Dexedrine.
Although stimulants are less
addictive than some other
types of prescription drugs,
they are still addictive and
can lead to serious health
problems when abused.
Prescription drug abuse is
becoming a large problem.
Even as many celebrities'
battles with prescription
drug addiction have been in
the news, many people continue
to believe that these drugs
are harmless.
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