Health and wellness topic
Prescription Drug Misuse
Prescription drug misuse happens if you take a medicine in a way that is different from what the doctor prescribed. Misusing some drugs can lead to addiction.
- Also known as
- Prescription Drug Abuse, Drug Abuse, Prescription
- Topic group
- Substance Use and Disorders
Overview
Prescription drug misuse happens if you take a medicine in a way that is different from what the doctor prescribed. Misusing some drugs can lead to addiction.
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