Posts Tagged ‘Prescription Drug Abuse’
Prescription Drug Abuse: Superwoman Syndrome Fuels Concern
Friday, March 5, 2010 9:24 1 CommentPart I
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA
There’s no doubt that prescription drug abuse is a major problem in America, and it’s escalating in epic proportions. Prescription drug abuse affects men, women and teens. Concerning trends include older adults, adolescents and women.
On MSNBC’s website, Karen Asp writes, Superwoman syndrome fuels pill-pop culture, and it’s about how […]
Prescription Drug Abuse – Major Problem in the U.S.
Thursday, July 9, 2009 16:55 2 CommentsDoctors – First, to do no harm
A Guest Blog by Kevin Soden, MD
The latest news reports alleging that multiple prescription drugs have been found in Michael Jackson’s house – some unmarked, others with pseudonyms often used by Jackson and one particular medicine- should send a wakeup call to many in the medical profession, especially […]
Prescription Drugs: Keep Out of Reach of Teens
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 16:42 1 CommentBy Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA
Will Hiding Mom & Dad’s Meds Keep Teens’ Hands off Them?
Keep Out of Reach of Teens
While fewer teens may be trying inhalants as reported recently in The Wall Street Journal, more teens are abusing prescription drugs.
“Every day, 2,500 kids age 12 to 17 abuse a prescription painkiller for the first […]
Opioid Dependence
Friday, July 20, 2007 20:06 1 CommentOpioid Dependence by Carl R. Sullivan, MD
The United States is currently experiencing an epidemic of patients dependent on opioids. These drugs, which are also known as narcotics, opiates and pain killers include some of the most addictive drugs known to man.
Many people are familiar with the opioid drug heroin, which has been illegal in the […]
Opioid Abuse – Prescription Drug Abuse: Seductive, Sedating Drugs Can Wreak Havoc on Your Health and Life
Friday, July 20, 2007 20:05 No CommentsOpioid Abuse – Prescription Drug Abuse: Seductive, Sedating Drugs Can Wreak Havoc on Your Health and Life
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA
Prescription drug abuse is a major health problem in the United States with Opioids leading the pack of drugs that are abused.
People on the street usually refer to Opioids as narcotics. Opioids are […]
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