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Results 1 - 10 of 13 for prescription drug misuse
  1. Prescription Drug Misuse (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... from what the doctor prescribed, it is called prescription drug misuse. It could be: Taking a medicine that was ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/prescriptiondrugmisuse.html - Health Topics
  2. Pregnancy and Substance Use (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... be passed along to your baby during pregnancy. Prescription drug misuse Misusing prescription drugs can also be harmful. Misuse can include taking more than your prescribed dose ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pregnancyandsubstanceuse.html - Health Topics
  3. Safe Opioid Use (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are opioids? Opioids, sometimes called narcotics, are a type of drug. They include strong prescription pain relievers such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/safeopioiduse.html - Health Topics
  4. Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... that a baby has after being exposed to drugs during pregnancy. Another problem with increased opioid misuse is that it can also lead to more heroin use. There are some people who switch from prescription opioids to heroin because heroin may be cheaper ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/opioidsandopioidusedisorderoud.html - Health Topics
  5. Medication Errors (National Library of Medicine)  
    Medicines treat infectious diseases, prevent problems from chronic diseases, and ease pain. But medicines can also cause harmful reactions if not used correctly. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/medicationerrors.html - Health Topics
  6. Drug Use and Addiction (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... how your body and mind work. They include prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs. What is drug use? Drug use, or misuse, includes: Using illegal substances, such as Anabolic steroids ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/druguseandaddiction.html - Health Topics
  7. Drugs and Young People (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is drug use? Drug use, or misuse, includes: Using illegal substances, such as ... way than the health care provider prescribed. This includes Taking a medicine ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/drugsandyoungpeople.html - Health Topics
  8. Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Treatment (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... with buprenorphine, you will be less likely to misuse the buprenorphine. How does counseling help treat opioid ... the thoughts that cause you to want to misuse opioids. Motivational enhancement therapy, which helps you build ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/opioidusedisorderoudtreatment.html - Health Topics
  9. Anabolic Steroids (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... are the health effects of misusing anabolic steroids? Misuse of anabolic steroids, especially over a long period ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/anabolicsteroids.html - Health Topics
  10. Opioid Overdose (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... These risks increase when these medicines are misused. Misuse can include taking more than your prescribed dose ... get high. Take an extra dose of a prescription opioid or take it too often ... with other medicines, illegal drugs, or alcohol. An overdose can be fatal when ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/opioidoverdose.html - Health Topics
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