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ADDICTION
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS |
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Prescription Drugs
are those that are obtained
on prescription from your doctor.
There are three main types of prescription drugs that
people get addicted to.
The first type contains opioids such as morphine
and codeine, which are used mainly for pain relief.
The second are sedative or tranquilizer drugs
such as valium, which sedate and promote sleep.
Stimulants are the third type of prescription
drugs, which includes drugs such as Ritalin,
which is used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder.
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Prescription Drugs Abuse
Prescription drugs should be used as specified
by the prescribing doctor. Unused drugs should
be discarded, and not given to friends or family
members for symptom relief.
Prolonged use leads to tolerance, which causes the
user to take larger amounts of the drug to get
the some effect or 'high'.
The overuse of prescription drugs can lead to
psychological and physical dependence, or
addiction.
As a result of dependence, the drug has to be
taken regularly to prevent withdrawal symptoms developing.
Even when the drug has not been taken for a while,
people who are addicted often get cravings for the drug.
This is because their bodies have become dependent on
the drug to function normally.
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Singapore Anti-Narcotics
