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Signs and Symptoms of Prescription Drug Abuse 

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Signs and Symptoms of Prescription Drug Abuse 

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Signs and symptoms of prescription drug abuse

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This video discusses the signs and symptoms of prescription drug abuse in students. Visit www.securxinschools.com for more information and resources to prevent prescription drug diversion and abuse in schools. This project has been developed with federal funds from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, under Contract No.

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Unfortunately, many doctors have busy schedules and do not take enough time to do a thorough history on each patient. Instead, they will write out a prescription and tell their patient that the medication is all they need.

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In 2010, an estimate of 2.4 million Americans used prescription drugs non-medically at least once.

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In 2010, an estimate of 2.4 million Americans used prescription drugs non-medically at least once.

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What is being done to prevent people from possibly abusing these drugs?

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What is being done to prevent people from possibly abusing these drugs?

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Always follow the prescribed directions, be aware of potential interactions with other drugs, never stop or change a dosing regimen without first discussing it with a healthcare provider, and never use another person's prescription. By being watchful for prescription falsifications or alterations, pharmacists can serve as the first line of defense in recognizing prescription drug abuse. Some pharmacies have developed hotlines to alert other pharmacies in the region when a fraudulent prescription is detected.

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Can people become addicted to prescription drugs even if they are taken legally? 

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Can people become addicted to prescription drugs even if they are taken legally? 

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Yes. People who abuse prescription drugs that is, taking them in a manner or a dose other than prescribed, or taking medications prescribed for another person, risk addiction and other serious health consequences. Such drugs include opioid pain relievers, stimulants used to treat ADHD, and benzodiazepines (Benzo) to treat anxiety or sleep disorders.

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What are the effects on the body when you mix different drugs together? 

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What are the effects on the body when you mix different drugs together? 

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Example: Alcohol + Xanax

Taking similar types of drugs can increase their negative effects and become more dangerous.

A drug may affect you in a particular way that makes other drug(s) you take more dangerous than usual.

One drug may mean you have to take higher levels of another type of drug to feel the effects and this can lead to overdose.

The drugs might interact in completely unexpected ways.

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What are the effects on the body when they are used illegally?

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What are the effects on the body when they are used illegally?

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To feel good or get high

To relax or relieve tension (painkillers and tranquilizers)

To reduce appetite (stimulants)

To experiment

To be accepted by peers (peer pressure) or to be social

To be safe — it's a false belief that prescription drugs are safer than street drugs

To be legal — it's a mistaken thought that taking prescription drugs without a prescription is legal

To feed an addiction

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What Are Legal Drugs That Are Commonly Abused?

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What Are Legal Drugs That Are Commonly Abused?

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• Painkillers: Percodan or Vicodin
• Tranquilizers: Xanax or Valium
• Sedatives: Nembutal or Halicion
• Amphetamines: Ritalin or Adderal