Prescription Drug Abuse

It is a condition in which there is abuse of medicine which prescribed by doctor but not in that manner. It can cause a serious health issue. Teens and Youngs adult are usually more affected by this abuse. In abuse mostly drugs are pain killers like opioids and morphine derivatives which also cause addiction problems.

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms depend upon the prescribed drugs some symptoms include:

Stimulants like methylphenidate cause hyperactivity and sleep problems
Opioids
Sedatives like alprazolam cause anxiety and sleep disorder
Mood swings
Depression

Causes

The exact cause is unknown but following factors involved in this condition:

To improve concentration
To improve alertness
To feel good
To maintain an addiction
To improve appetite

Diagnosis

This condition can be diagnosed by your doctor in clinical setup after taking medical history and conducting physical examination. To rule out the other conditions your doctor might recommend the blood and urine test also.

Treatment

Treatment options depend upon the severity of abuse and type of drug, following treatment options include:

Counselling with patient is extremely helpful in this condition
Withdrawal treatment if drug causes addiction
Antidepressant to cope up with depression
Stimulant to lift your mood

Prescription Drug Abuse