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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.

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Also known as
Prescription Drug Abuse, Drug Abuse, Prescription
Topic group
Substance Use and Disorders

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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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