Abuse of Prescription Drugs

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.