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medicating
not only can
be for all
the wrong
reasons, but
it may have
started
innocently
as a way to
alleviate an
unwanted
condition
such as
sleeplessness,
pain,
anxiety,
allergies,
etc. Without
proper
professional
guidance
(and
sometimes
even with
it), abuse
can ensue
creating an
even bigger
problem for
the user.
Some people
go to great
lengths to
self
medicate
starting
with mild
remedies and
graduate to
stronger and
sometimes
even illegal
substances.
A drug rehab
may become
necessary
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have been
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Prescription Abuse
Starting with a
doctor's
prescription for
legal medication to
alleviate unwanted
conditions, patients
can start to
manipulate their
general
practitioner. They
exaggerate their
state to increase
their dosage or they
may even demand to
see a "specialist"
and thereby have two
sources of potential
prescriptions.
Prescription drugs
can be very
dangerous when not
taken properly especially
when users don't
stop taking the
medication when
their condition
eases. (more
on prescription
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Over the Counter
Medications
It
may start innocent
enough, a purchase
for cough medicine,
maybe some pain
relief medication
advertised for
strong fast relief,
sleeping aides, or
perhaps help for
staying awake. All
these items can be
found on your
drugstore or grocery
store shelves. The
condition is eased,
and the person is
satisfied. However,
the cause is rarely
addressed so the
user will begin to
depend on treating
the symptoms using
more and combining
different
medications. The
body not only starts
to depend on the
medication but will
need higher dosage
to achieve the same
initial effects.
It's a never ending
rollercoaster...
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on over the counter
medications) |
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Drowning Sorrows
There
are
several
tell
tell
signs
of
alcohol
abuse,
it
starts
when
a
person
starts
to
drink
socially
or
to
unwind
with
a
glass
of
wine
during
dinner.
But
there
comes
a
line
that
is
crossed
where
abuse
comes
into
play
and
the
drinker
is
at
risk
of
harming
themselves
and
others
around
them.
Alcohol
abuse
has
become
a
serious
problem
in
this
society.
According
to
WebMD,
30%
of
U.S.
adults
have
experienced
alcohol
abuse
or
alcoholism. (more
on
alcohol) |
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Illegal and
Dangerous
The
reasons behind the
use of various
illegal street drugs
is too numerous to
mention. What may
have started as
recreational use
turns to dependence.
Add to the mix the
legal issues and it
is a bad
combination. Police
crack down of drug
trafficking,
dealing, crack
houses and overdoses
have become the norm
on the nightly news. (more
on illegal drug use) |
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