Amongst the many drug addictions that are found in today’s society, prescription drug abuse is becoming more common. The ease of availability and the variety of drugs that can be obtained makes prescription drug abuse a popular choice, especially amongst school kids.
Prescription drug abuse is the misuse of drugs that are commonly prescribed by doctors, usually for common ailments. Prescription drug addiction can result from developing a reliance on a certain drug that was initially taken for the right reasons. Other times, prescription drugs are obtained by faking an illness.
There are three main types of prescription drugs that are commonly abused: Stimulants, Opioids and Central Nervous System Depressants. Stimulants are generally prescribed to treat sleep and attention deficit disorders. Opioids are used in pain relief treatment and CNS Depressants are most often used to treat anxiety.
