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Prescription drug abuse causes a great effect on a person’s actions and behavior which means they lose control of their intake to the use of prescribed medications. When one becomes addicted they continue to abuse the use of the drug even though it causes harm to the person in taking it. Prescription drug misuse leads to severe medical consequences when used carelessly.

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Signs include:
- Physical health problems- slurred speech, lack of coordination,  concerning mood changes, lack of concentration.
- Money issues- Requests of a loan of money with an unreasonable excuse, spending money on the prescription rather than buying essentials ex. food.

Symptoms include:
- Feeling anxiety, depression, and irritability.
- Blacking out; losing control over yourself while intaking.
- Having strong urges to take the medicine several times a day blocking out any other thought.
- Needing more of the medicine over time to reach the same effect.
- Doing things that are extreme to get access to the prescription.

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This addiction does impact a person emotionally because it leads to negative striking emotions such as depression, loneliness, anxiety, anger, and much more. As they start feeling these emotions that are caused by the constant intake of the prescription they turn to taking more to numb themselves.

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By misusing a prescribed drug, it can lead to short term effects such as changes in appetite, having trouble sleeping, high heart rate, a temporary sense of euphoria etc.

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This addiction affects many people including the individual with the problem leading and creating a burden with problems in relationships that cause conflicts where members are feeling anger, frustration, worry, guilt or embarrassment and more.

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Social- can be due to bullying or teasing and an increase in the likelihood of mental illness.
Physical- the development of addiction could be influenced by inherited traits
Environmental- Family beliefs and attitudes, peer pressure, and exposure to groups that encourage this type of activity that influence the initial drug misuse.

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- See a doctor
- Call "Good2Talk" (1-866-925-5454) for post-secondary students (17-25)
- Distress and Crisis Ontario, Talk and text service, 24 hours.
- ConnexOntario (1-866-531-2600) 24hrs, Chat service.
- Get advice from helpline

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- Educated yourself before helping a friend, offer support, encourage them to seek help
- learn the symptoms of prescribed drug addiction and know the effects
- make sure you are mentally okay to handle these issues
- don't lecture or make your loved ones feel guilty or embarrassed about their issue.

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Website Address: https://www.drugrehab.ca/ontario-prescription-drugs.html

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Their demographic is completely confidential, They are available 24/7,  and anyone is able to access top treatment.

They are located all over Ontario and have drug detox centres, private drug rehab centres, and residential drug rehabs.

Goals-
They have a team who hope to help you make decisions as to what treatment you think will give you the best chances for overcoming this issue. The first interaction made is to take steps closer to sobriety and they treat every situation like it is urgent.

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The is a drug rehab that provides a long-term maintenance approach that uses day-to-day monitoring. This program provides emotional support along with enjoyable activities surrounded by role models that have a story about this journey that provides personal development training.

We are all in this fight together and don't be ashamed to speak up about your mental wellbeing. Always remember to have resilience and push through the low points of life to reach the high points

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