prescription drugs

Prescription drugs are licensed medicines that are regulated by legislation to require a prescription before they can be obtained. Most prescription drugs are harmless if used exactly as directed and for medical use only, but many people become addicted to powerful narcotic painkillers like OxyContin and Vicodin, or abuse these drugs to “get high.”



Articles Related to prescription drugs

Prescription Drugs Contributed to Actress Brittany Murphy’s Death

The Los Angeles County coroner’s autopsy concluded that the drugs involved in actress Brittany Murphy’s death last December were apparently used to treat a cold or respiratory infection. An earlier statement from the coroner said Murphy’s death was an accident caused by a combination...
February 24th, 2010 | Research & News | Read More

Minnesota to Track Narcotic Prescriptions

This week, Minnesota launched a state database that tracks uses of Vicodin, OxyContin, and other narcotic painkillers with abuse potential. Beginning Monday, pharmacies were required to report data on addictive drugs to the Minnesota Prescription Monitoring Program. By late March, doctors, dentists and...
January 5th, 2010 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More

Family Says Plane Crash Caused DJ AM’s Death

The family of hitmaker Adam Goldstein (DJ AM) is suing the parties it blames for the late star’s 2008 plane crash, insisting that the incident ultimately caused his death. Goldstein was found dead in his Manhattan apartment in August 2009, and the cause of death was determined to be an overdose...
November 16th, 2009 | Research & News | Read More

Anna Nicole Smith’s Drug Addiction Detailed

A psychiatrist who treated Anna Nicole Smith for drug dependency during her pregnancy said she tried to set up a program to wean her off prescription painkillers but found the celebrity model uncooperative and hostile during her stay in the hospital.
October 19th, 2009 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More

Colleges Taking Notice of Prescription Drug Abuse on Campus

A number of college students have found that the illegal use of Adderall, Ritalin and other prescription drugs can increase performance and alertness while also reducing stress. The problem with these perceived benefits is that it masks the real risk these individuals are incurring for themselves by...
October 8th, 2009 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More

Campaign Educates Military Families on Substance Abuse

With the rise in drug and alcohol abuse among teens, three organizations are undertaking an online educational campaign to encourage parents and children of military families to talk about substance abuse.
September 28th, 2009 | Types of Addiction | Read More

Singer Robbie Williams Says Prescription Drug Addiction Almost Killed Him

British singer Robbie Williams has revealed that his addiction to prescription drugs almost killed him. The 35-year-old told German magazine Stern that he only sought treatment when “death came knocking” on his door.
September 25th, 2009 | Types of Addiction | Read More

Teen Drug Use Down in Last Six Years; Prescription Drugs Still a Concern

 A new study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reports that teen drug use has dropped significantly in the last six years; however, abuse of prescription painkillers is still an “area of concern” among teens.
September 10th, 2009 | Research & News | Read More

Prescription Drug Abuse Called an Epidemic in Kentucky

In 2005, prescription drug abuse killed more than 8,500 Americans, and it is estimated that more than 7 million Americans abuse prescription drugs every year. In fact, the DEA reports that opioid painkillers like Vicodin and OxyContin now cause more overdose deaths than cocaine and heroin combined. While...
July 8th, 2009 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More