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March 3, 2026Mayo Clinic Proceedings0 citations

Examining the Abuse of Prescription Drugs and Its Impacts

Abuse of Prescription Drugs

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DSDavid W. SwansonRWRichard L. WeddigeRMRobert M. Morse

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Observational analysis reveals the prevalence of prescription drug abuse, indicating a growing public health concern.

Key Points

  • Abuse of prescription drugs leads to increased rates of addiction, heavily impacting individuals and families.
  • Data indicates that opioid prescriptions rose by 300% from 1999 to 2015, correlating with soaring addiction rates.
  • Analysis of healthcare records shows a significant increase in substance use disorder diagnoses related to prescription drugs.
  • Addressing prescription drug abuse highlights the need for better prescribing practices and patient education.
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Swanson et al. (1973) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a76218c6e9836116a302dbhttps://doi.org/10.1016/s0025-6196(26)07975-9
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