Drug Abuse: Pills Prove a Prescription for Addiction – Great Lakes Advocate

Pills prove a prescription for addiction – Great Lakes Advocate
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Pills prove a prescription for addiction Great Lakes Advocate The last national drug survey found non-medical use of prescription drugs was 21 times more common than heroin use. While many are happy to pop pills, the injecting drug-using community has learnt how to crush tablets and modify skin patches so the … and more »

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Anyone Can Become Addicted to Drugs

You might think that only some types of people can get addicted to drugs. The truth is, it can happen to anyone, whether you’re young or old, rich or poor, male or female. This video from NIDA explains addiction in simple terms and offers a hotline to help you or a loved one find treatment. For more information, visit www.easyread.drugabuse.gov This video can also be viewed at easyread.drugabuse.gov www.drugabuse.gov Audio Transcript: www.easyread.drugabuse.gov Video Description and Transcript: www.easyread.drugabuse.gov Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: newmedia.hhs.gov