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Prescription Drug-An Epidemic Worldwide

Prescription drugs is one of the major concerns for singer Micheal Jackson. Many myths are there stating that drugs found on the streets are a much bigger problem than prescription drug addiction. But the reality is something different. In reality many people are getting abused to drugs which are found in their home. The most commonly used prescription drugs are opioids which are used to treat anxiety, panic attacks, depression, insomnia, and stress. This prescription drug problem often starts in hospitals. There was a case where in a young person developed the addiction of drugs after he meet with an accident. To cure his accident injury, several surgeries were done to remove crushed discs and make his spine, work which made him to stay back for around 8 months in hospital wherein he became dependent on morphine. It took him around years to detect that he had been addicted to prescription drug addiction. Now after many years he is recovering from his addiction living on disability

Prescription Drug Addiction Not Always A Temporary Relief

Many drug users are unaware of the effects of prescription drugs. Mostly this drugs are prescribed for a specific reason and its long term effects are not known. The most commonly used drug is Dipravin or Propofol. This drug is used to maintain anesthesia during certain medical treatments. The side effect of this drug includes change in mood, drowiness etc. This drug has been in use as a sedative across countries. It was developed in late 1970's but due to its allergic reactions had been withdrawn from the market. Then, after this drug was named as Dipravin. This drug is typically used as a sedative for sleep aid. This drug doesn’t give any relief in pain and so many there are many risks involved if not used properly under trained professionals.

Your Children Friends Drug Addicts

You must be thinking of drug addicts as individuals who lived under bridge and spent money to get drugs. Some of the closest friends and neighbors and even our grandparents are drug addicts all addicted to prescription drug addiction. More than 15 million Americans are abused to controlled substance which doubles the amount from a decade ago. The increase in drug abuse has been with prescription drug addiction. The usage of these drugs is much higher than that of cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens etc. This addiction is spread across all generations from toddlers to grandparents. Prescription drug abuse has now been common with our youth and often times it is happening right under the nose of family members without their knowledge. The children are getting used to such drugs with family cabinet medicine or buying drugs in the school d from other children. The senior citizens are being prescribed addictive drugs making them addicted to such drugs. To make it worse the doctors are being blam

Drug Addiction One In Fifty In Britain

According to a research 1.2 million adults in U.K have been addicted to illegal drugs. A survey commissioned by DrugScope, maps that trends in supply and use of illicit substances would get high in the light on public attitudes to addiction. The findings for the same will come at the end of week in which official figures would reveal out sharp increasing cocaine use across the country. The research report states that drug addiction is not on the rise, but the number of people whose lives are affected by drugs is considerable higher than many imagine. The research also says that drug dependency is something which is very close to home for many people. The survey also found that there had been addiction cuts across all the social classes out of 18% were from higher social class, while 20% in the lower middle class. These figures were much higher among the young people with a quarter of respondents aged between 18 and 34 admitting to personal direct or indirect experience of drug dependen

Drug Addiction Treatment Prevents HIV

Alcohol and drug addiction are the major drivers in HIV/AIDS diseases in many parts of the world, but due to various political reasons, scientists and clinicians tend to avoid the research of HIV. But in a presentation in Australia at 5th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis the scientists all over the world had discussed about the implications of drug and alcohol dependence. An analysis on number of studies in association with alcohol use and HIV in sub African region found that drinkers had a 70 percent rise in risk as compared to non drinkers. The director of National Institute on Drug Abuse described alcohol addiction as a chronic brain disability determined by genetics and environmental factors, but this factors have not prevented addicts from being highly stigmatized, and HIV-positive addicts. Drug addiction has many serious health consequences which include a greater risk of infectious disease such as HIV. One can’t cure drug addiction but one can definitely

Prescription Painkillers Cause King Country Deaths

Abuse of prescription drugs is the leading cause of drug-related deaths in King’s country. In 2008, prescription opiates caused 153 of 256 drug related death in King Country. This is just than double the number of deaths from any other drug. In an interview the deaths from the prescription drugs have soared up in the last 12 years. These were included as a factor in 21 of 178 drug-related deaths. Methadone, which is frequently prescribed for pain is the prescription drug which is often mentioned. The most common mentioned medicine is hydrocone, an ingredient used in Vicodin and oxycodone which would include OxyContin. Methadone is a slow acting drug, and its pain reliving properties ends before the drug leaves the body. Due to this a user may take more of it believing that the drug won’t wear off even if it hasn’t. The usage of this drug moves throughout the age groups. People around 50 years or older accounts for around 39 percent of the deaths involved with these drugs. At the same t

Make Your Teens Avoid Drug Addiction

According to the recent report the percentage of 10th Graders who use any unauthorized drug has declined considerably. The lifetime drug usage has decreased from 18.2 to 15.9 percent which is a remarkable number. Also smoking has been reduced to a very less amount But the most amazing point is that the usage of illegal drugs is decreasing on one hand but on the other hand the usage of prescription is rising. The Medical survey revealed that 15% of high school graders use a prescription drug for non-medical purposes. The usage of substance abuse among teens plays a significant role on their parents. Say around 63% of young people consume alcohol or other drugs because they have seen their parents consuming the same.

Main Prescription Drug Addictions

In recent years, prescription drugs have been used often and often This drugs treat anything from sleep disorders and chronic pain to disorder and anxiety. The high dosage drugs like Vicodin, Xanax, Ritalin have become very much household names. As these drugs are available easily it becomes a habit to take this drugs which would lead to addiction. Majority of people take this drug as a prescription drug but 20 percent of Americans are addicted to this drug. Whether this drug are obtained from doctor’s prescription or by stealing it from a friend or family member when taken without any health care’s concern these drugs can be extremely dangerous leading to death. According to drug report there are 3 classes of prescription drugs which are commonly abused. The three main classes are Central Nervous system (CNS) depressants, CNS stimulants and narcotic analgesics. The CNS stimulants include drugs like Ritalin and Dexedrine, which are commonly prescribed for attention deficit disorde

Prescription Drugs, Heroin Use Increasing In Ohio

The prescription drugs consumption are increasing which have become substances of choice for addicts. According to Ohio state report there is a decrease in consumption with cocaine and methamphetamine use while the usage of prescription drug abuse is relatively high with an increased amount of heroin availability. The state officials said that there main aim is to reduce the dishonor which is associated with addiction, no matter what the choice of drug is so as to prevent, treat and recover support services which would remain funded and accessible by anyone who needs them. The maximum usage of drugs has been found in prescription drugs. Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Xanax, Piperazine, Ritalin are the most commonly used prescription drugs in United States. Pills are a major problem with younger generation. The crime official authorities said that they are concerned about the growing usage of drugs such as Oxycodone and Oxycotin not just among youth but also adults. When compared to Heroin u

Loneliness and Depression – A Path Towards Addiction

Addiction often begins with feeling of lonely or depressed. Turning to drugs or alcohol is often the easiest way one can turn to in an effort to take away the emotional pain. Feeling lonely or depressed are 2 different behaviors one can have. Being lonely is like a state of mind and that state can be changed when one desires to have it. There is also a different feeling for making feel one lonely and making one feel alone. If you are alone you are literally a part of one and often times it is the preferred choice. But if you are feeling lonely you have the option to move out to places where there is a more of populated venue. The main question that you might always have is that how many times does one counteract emotional loneliness of the company of others and at the same time take care of the real needs? If the answer for this is to do something that takes away the pain which would turn to taking up of drugs or alcohols then it is a very destructive behavior. Drugs or alcohols del

Database Being Launched To Help Fight Prescription Drug Abuse

The non medical usage of the prescription drug abuse is higher than the abuse of cocaine and other such hallucinogens. According to a report from Oregon Department 228,000 Oregonians are abused to prescription drug abuse annually. According to report and statistics of Oregon people don’t view prescription drug as a dangerous or potentially dangerous addictive like heroin, cocaine or meth. The survey by researchers said that 13% of Oregonians between ages 18 to 25 are addicted to prescription drug abuse while 8% between 12-17 years of age are addicted to drug abuse. Many researchers also found that out of 10 teens nearly 3 of them believed that prescription pain relievers are not addictive. Pain relievers are by far the most abused prescription drug which majority of people don’t understand. In United States as of 2004 the consumption of hydrocodone supply was 99 percent which was a choice of teens after marijuana. The consumption of Methadone is also high which is leading to a large n

Prescription Drug Abuse-A Major Concern on College Campuses

The prescription drug abuse has hit the headlines as of now with the death of Michael Jackson which had been due to prescription drug abuses. In today’s time these prescription drug abuse has been increased up to a large amount in youngster’s studying around the college campuses. According to a recent report nearly 50 million U.S death certificates had the reason of overdosage for prescription drugs and mixing this drugs with alcohol and street drugs. The major 2 prescription drugs used by college goers are Adderall and Ritalin. Ritalin is a high end drug whose effect starts immediately after ingestion and remains there for around 3 hours. On taking this drug, would help one increase alertness and focus thereby blocking hunger. Ritalin, Adderall and various other prescription drugs are being used by youngsters at vey high alarming rates. The reason for increased consumption of drugs among youngsters is that they are unable to bear the college pressure’s which includes not getting good

Psychiatric Drug in Demand On Streets

Seroquel is considered as a novel drug in adult patients for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder which helps them to stabilize their lives. As a result of tablet prescription children with serious mental illness were also prescribed similar medications. But this days use of Seroquel is growing in popularity in a different age group with men and women living on the margins who simply wants a good night rest. The use of Seroquel as a sedative shows the no. of prescription drugs that crosses the illicit drug market, which would create incentives for dealers to obtain drug. The dealers obtaining the drugs are either unaware of ignorant of the side effects of this drugs. If this drug is misused it can lead to risk of high diabetes, heart and blood pressure problems and rapid weight gain. The Seroquel drug appears to be more addictive psychologically rather than physically addictive. In a 2007 American letter a psychiatrist working on drug abuse said that the persons using this drug just had

Michael Jackson’s Drug History to Be Investigated

Detectives investigating the death of Michael Jackson are looking into his prescription drug history while trying to have a talk with numerous doctors. Chief of detective agency told the authorities that they are waiting for the report before ruling out any possibilities for the death of 50 year old pop star. The report which is to be released is based on toxicology reports would reveal out the exact cause of death. Based on these deaths the authorities would reveal out the real cause whether it was homicide event or an accidental overdose or anything else. The Drug Enforcement Agency is keeping a database of prescription drugs which would be assisted by investigators. Michael Jackson , who died on June 25, had a past history of using prescription drug medications. One of the nurses attending him said that he was repeatedly asking her for the potent anesthic Diprivan also called as Propofol which the nurse rejected to give him. It was clear from the investigation that the major cau

Prescription Drugs A Time Bomb

The sudden death of pop king Michael Jackson has revealed one point and that is the over dosage of prescription drugs . This prescription drugs have been time and again the focus of discussion as there are many celebrity deaths due to the over dosage of prescription drugs . But the main question is what is this prescription drug which is causing the death of so many celebrities. A prescription drug is basically a licensed medicine which is taken under prescription of a health care professional only. Its usage is also regulated by laws. These drugs are different from the Over-the-Counter drugs which can be obtained without anyone producing a medical prescription. The package or packet for prescription drugs contain information about the effect of the drug and how it works in the body. It also contains information about its side-effect, how one should take the drug and warnings about the allergies that drug can cause. These drugs are generally prescribed by authorized practitioners

Prescription Drug Abuse - An Epidemic in United States

Everyone on this planet knows Michael Jackson a very famous pop singer. Various medical reports suspect that the death of Michael Jackson was due to various prescription drugs. If the autopsy report confirms this he would be one of the people who would be the victim to prescription drug abuse. In United States most susceptible people for prescription drug abuse are young adults and teenagers. There is a still a question over Michael Jackson death : Did he die due to prescription drug abuse? Michael Jackson ’s nutritionist Ms Lee said that he rejected Michael Jackson demands for powerful sedatives and told him that the drug Diprivan which he is taking has serious side effects. Many of the celebrities which includes late actor Heath Ledger and Rock Elvis Presley had been the victims of this prescription drug sedatives and pain killers. This drug abuse is not only with celebrities but it is also common among teenagers and adults in United States. In one of the incident prescription dr

Prescription Drug Abuse High In Us

A Recent Survey in United States on over dosage of prescription drugs revealed that over 7 million Americans are involved in some kind of improper use of remedies. The report by US Drug Enforcement Agency revealed that about 5.2 million Americans are involved in some types of improper use of prescription drugs which involves painkillers like Vicodin or OxyContin. The Agency also said that opioid painkillers cause more overdosage deaths than heroin & cocaine. The extreme amount of usage of painkillers has accounted for 8500 deaths in 2005 which is like a warning message as there is an increase of up to 114 percent in number of fatalities. The most alarming thing to note is the teenagers in age group of 12 -16 are also turning towards prescription drugs in pharm parties which involved the usage & consumption of prescription drugs. According to state’s Health and Family Services Kentucky leads the rest of US with at least 485 deaths from prescription drug overdoses. Judicial

Drug Addicts Get Mobile Help

A Mobile center is being developed to give support to hundreds of addicts . This service is being developed and tested at Oxford,to hold drop in services for drug addicts. The drug organization called Smart CJS have introduced a new mentoring service which comprises of parents of drug users to help family members to come out of drugs by seeing their relatives suffer. The company revealed that this gadget would be out by end of summer in places where there is little or no support for drug-users. Smart CJS main aim is to reach people in farthest places where rehabilitation of drugs is not accessible. So to achieve their aim they will reach people especially those who have hidden misuse problems which will provide individuals with the range of services which would help them rejuvenate their lives free of drugs. As of last year Smart CJS have been able to treat as many as 900 people with drug problems through criminal system whether he might be from jail or is out on bail. After these su

Principles of Effective Drug Treatment

Effective Drug Treatment is very essential if one wants to cure or avoid relapse of drug addiction. There are various steps to avoid drug addiction. Some of principles are mentioned below: One must keep in mind that no single treatment is enough for all individuals. Matching treatment settings, getting services to each individual’s particular problems and needs is critical to his/her ultimate success in returning to productive knowledge in family, workplace and safety. The treatment which a person needs should be readily available. This is because persons who are addicted to drugs may not be sure about entering treatment. With these they must be ready to take advantage of opportunities when ready for treatment. Potential treatment applications may be lost when treatment is not available immediately. Effective treatment attends to multiple needs of individuals not only his/her drug use. To make it effective, drug treatment must address the drug addicts use and its associated medical, p

Alcohol Addiction | Alcohol Addict Recovery Stages

Alcoholism is a disease which spreads very fast across the world. This is a type of disease that has been affecting thousands and thousands of people. Society and people around consider alcoholic people as people with low moral value. But they forget that alcohol addict people have not become like this on their own will. Initially they start off with a low amount and feel that it is leading them to forget their worries and problems. But once started it becomes a habit and alcohol takes charge over them in such a way that they can’t resist consuming it. Alcohol addiction is like a slow poison which destroys an individual’s physical & mental balance giving rise to psychological & emotional problems. This addiction is really dangerous as it can lead to death of a person also. As no of drug addicts especially alcohol is raising there are numerous no of drug treatment centers round the world to make your life back to normalcy. One of the most important points to remember while rec

Drug Addiction | Toxic Drug Found At Michael Jackson Home

On investigation of Michael Jackson house the sources found that extremely dangerous drug called Propofol . Reports say that this might be drug which has killed Michael Jackson. The propofol drug is extremely powerful drug which is available only to medical professional, as it has to be injected only intravenously. This drug burns when enters into body and along with that Lidocaine is used which reduces the pain associated with the propofol drug. On death scene of Michael Jackson Lidocaine was found near his body reports said. The propofol drug has high side-effects one of them having cardiac arrest if taken in combination with narcotic painkillers but as it is this drug is so strong that it can on heavy doses makes one heart stop on its own. Sources said that this drug is so inappropriate for home use that if any of Jackson doctor has prescribed this drug the doctor could be accused against manslaughter.

Drug Addiction | Death for Drugs over Dosage Drops

Every year lakhs of people die due to drug over dosage across the world. But this time Baltimore has reported decrease in no of deaths due to alcohol and drug over dosage the second time the lowest being in 1995. Reports and survey proves that the deaths have decreased to about one-third compared to other cities. This success came due to increase no of drug treatment slots, better outreach to addicts and a 5 year course which teaches the drug addicts on how to avoid overdosing. The Baltimore officials also states that all this has happened due to $1.1 million grant from state Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration. Due to this grant the city was able to expand the treatment slots for heroin addicts which helped in decreasing over dosage. This is definitely a success but the city has much more drug addicts than being cured. Official information states that 74,000 people needed the treatment out of which only 16,000 have been treated. One of city’s major efforts was a program called Stayi