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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for prescription drug misuse
  1. Substance use - prescription drugs 
    ... research report. www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/misuse-prescription-drugs/overview . Updated June 2020. Accessed August 17, 2022.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000798.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Substance use 
    ... use is the continued use of alcohol, illegal drugs, or the misuse of prescription or over-the-counter medicines with negative consequences. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001945.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Hydrocodone/oxycodone overdose 
    ... or intoxicated. Factors that have led to opioid misuse in the United States are increased marketing by drug companies, development of new drugs, increased supply of opioids, and prescription by health care providers. This article is for ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007285.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Drug use first aid 
    ... cause sleepiness, slowed breathing, and even unconsciousness . When prescription drugs are taken in higher than prescribed amounts, serious ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000016.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Opiate and opioid withdrawal 
    ... Bunavail, Suboxone, Zubsolv), which helps prevent dependence and misuse. Clonidine is used to help reduce anxiety, agitation, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000949.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Antibiotic resistance 
    ... treatment the next time the antibiotic is used. Misuse of antibiotics. You should never buy antibiotics online ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000957.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. How and when to get rid of unused medicines 
    ... ups Accidental poisoning in children or pets Overdose Misuse or illegal abuse
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000943.htm - Medical Encyclopedia