Meghan Morrissey – Addicted to Prescription Drugs

Meghan Morrissey – addicted to prescription drugs – Meghan Morrissey, mother of two, tells her story of prescription drugs addiction and her recovery through the Cynthia Day Family Center at Keystone Hall.

New study finds 4.3 million painkiller prescriptions obtained by doctor …

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The study, “Estimating the Prevalence of Opioid Diversion by "Doctor Shoppers" in the United States,” was funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The study examined records for 146.1 million painkiller prescriptions — commonly called opioids …
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Number of drug addicts seeking treatment grows

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In general, most addicts abuse a mix of substances, including prescription drugs, alcohol and other harmful drugs,” Dr Abdul Gawad said. The official added that it is also worrying to see more and more young teenagers abusing substances. “In the past …
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Prescription painkiller abuse a growing problem

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… drugs. "Addiction does not discriminate" is an old saying in recovery treatment programs for addiction. … Some people will rationalize that since the drugs are legal and prescribed for legitimate reasons they are not really "taking drugs" and are …
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